"'Don't be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell. What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.
"'Everyone who acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.'"
Why are we not to fear being killed? Most of us certainly do. Yet if Jesus is our number-one priority—truly—then we can rest in his love. We are tuned to another reality, beyond this world. If we are killed, the body dies. We, however, will be with Jesus, and he will acknowledge us before his Father. You belong to Jesus, with all that entails: the hatred of the world, and the absolute love and valuing from God. It's a complete package. Will you embrace it fully?
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