Relevant Bible account(s):

• Ex 32:1-4, 21-24​—Aaron gives in to fear of man when the people pressure him to make a golden calf

• Mr 14:50, 66-72​—Succumbing to fear of man, all the apostles abandon Jesus and flee, and Peter thereafter denies Christ

Comforting scriptures:

• Isa 35:4; 41:10, 13; Heb 13:6

• See also Re 2:10

Comforting Bible account(s):

• 2Ch 20:1-17, 22-24​—King Jehoshaphat and the rest of God’s people fear a large and powerful enemy, but Jehovah encourages and rescues His servants

• Lu 12:4-12​—Jesus teaches his followers why they need not fear men or worry about the prospect of having to defend their faith before government authorities