BOLDNESS
Yet, surely, there must be
some who will fling aside the (cowardly) love of peace, and speak out for our
Lord, and for His truth. A craven
spirit is upon man, and their tongues are paralyzed. Oh, for an outburst of true faith and holy zeal.
There is a false boldness
for Christ that only comes from pride. A man may rashly expose himself to the
world's dislike and even deliberately provoke its displeasure, and yet do so out
of pride...True boldness for Christ transcends all; it is indifferent to the
displeasure of either friends or foes. Boldness enables Christians to forsake
all rather than Christ, and to prefer to offend all rather than to offend Him.
Religious Affections.
One of the special marks of
the Holy Ghost in the Apostolic Church was the spirit of boldness.
The fear of the Lord tends
to take away all other fears. …This is the secret of Christian courage and
boldness.
Grow in Grace, by permission of Banner of Truth, Carlisle,
PA. 1989, p. 33- 34.
The Greek word translated
“bold” is tolmao, which means “to be courageous, daring,
dauntless.” It speaks of acting without
fear of the consequences.
The Book on Leadership, 2004, p. 134.