Fearless of the consequences.
“But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake. But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony.”
– Luke 21:12-13
[Luke 22:31,32] And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
God gives the increase. “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase.” – 1 Corinthians 3:6 NKJV
You know you’ve got a problem… “Then the Pharisees and scribes asked Him, ‘Why do Your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashed hands?’” – Mark 7:5
[Ephesians 6:11] “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
It still affects the church. “And in vain they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.” – Mark 7:7
[Isaiah 57:15] For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.