One of the greatest truths of the Christian walk is the revelation of God’s grace. Grace is beautiful, it is powerful, and it is the very reason we stand redeemed today. Yet, there is a tragic misunderstanding among many believers—that grace somehow excuses us from the fear of God. This, beloved, is not only a deception but a lie straight from the pit of hell.
Grace does not cancel the fear of God. Grace empowers it. Grace is not a license to sin; it is the divine enablement to overcome sin, When we truly understand grace, we cannot take lightly the holiness of God. Instead, our hearts are filled with reverence, awe, and a deeper desire to walk uprightly before Him.
Sadly, some have chosen to twist this gift. They reason within themselves: “Since Jesus paid it all, I can live as I please. Since I am forgiven, my thoughts, my actions, even my hidden sins don’t matter.” That is not grace-it is presumption. True grace never teaches us to despise God’s commands, but rather to love them. Scripture tells us that “the grace of God has appeared to all men, teaching us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age” (Titus 2:11-12).
The fear of God is not terror, but holy reverence. It is a constant awareness of who He is—a consuming fire, holy and righteous—balanced with the joy of knowing He is our loving Father. To walk in grace without the fear of God is to miss the heart of the gospel. Grace covers our past, strengthens our present, and prepares us for eternity— but the fear of God keeps us humble, obedient, and aligned with His will.
Beloved, let us not deceive ourselves. Grace and the fear of God are not enemies-they are companions. Grace draws us near, the fear of God keeps us there. Grace cleanses us, the fear of God preserves us. Grace saves, the fear of God sanctifies.
Together, they form the pathway of a victorious Christian life.
So today, choose both. Receive His grace freely, and walk in holy fear. For only then will your life reflect the true image of Christ.