Fearing Death Isn’t a Sin. Here’s Why.
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“To the one who is afraid of death, dear brother or sister, Don’t let your fear turn into faithlessness, but instead offer it to God.”
Jesus’s death and resurrection have transformed what death means for the Christian. Pastor Adriel shares that feeling fear at the approach of death is not automatically sinful, however, the real issue is when that fear turns into hopeless despair.
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