The fear of man means fear of loss.Jesus wanrs us we may lose something (Matthew 10:39.Jesus promises us that eventually we will lose everything (I Timothy 6:7.The fear of man means fear of isolation.Jesus warns us we may lose loved ones (Matthew 10:37.Jesus promises us that eventuallly we will lose loved ones (Hebrews 9:27.When we fear God instead of man …We do not dread loss.An imperishable inheritance that “will not fade away” is reserved for us (I Peter 1:4.We do not dread isolation.We have fellowship with the faithful and with our Savior (I John 1:3.We embrace the inevitable to receive the incomparable (II Corinthians 4:17.The fear of man keeps us from …Fighting the good fight(I Samuel 17.Sharing in His calling(Matthew 10:21-26.Seeing God’s glory(II Samuel 22.Psalms 118:4-6