Proverbs 28:1
Treasures From Proverbs (Series)
Proverbs 28:1
The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Christian boldness is a virtue rooted in God’s Spirit, not arrogance. Boldness is essential for proclaiming the Gospel and making disciples despite opposition.
Why We Need Boldness?
-To make our lives count.
-To counter fear.
-To fulfill our great commission.
Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.
This boldness is shown by a desire to see lives count for eternity and the courage to stand for Jesus Christ, even in the face of societal pressure or potential harm.
Acts 9:27
But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus.
Boldness means putting your reputation on the line for the right people and situations when the Lord is leading.
Acts 13:46
Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “We had to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.
Paul and Barnabas are an example of preaching and speaking boldly in the name of Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 2:1–2
You know, brothers and sisters, that our visit to you was not without results. 2We had previously suffered and been treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in the face of strong opposition.
There is a cost to courageous behavior.