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Proverbs 28:1 teaches us that the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Righteousness enables us to have a right relationship with God. Scripture tells us that righteousness is a gift from God received by faith, not something earned by good deeds. Everyone has sinned. God credits righteousness to us who believe Christ died to take the penalty for our sin. (Refer to the Holy Bible Romans 3:21-26)
Holding firmly to our faith in Jesus enables us to approach God with confidence (boldness) so that we may receive mercy and help in our time of need. (Hebrews 4:14-16) Being bold for the purpose of showing our own strength causes disharmony. Being bold by following the leadership of God develops a relationship with Him that is to be treasured.
Holy boldness may be demonstrated by:
• Receiving God’s amazing love and mercy and loving Him in return with our whole heart and life.
• Choosing to live making what is most important to God, most important to us.
• Fearlessly living the truth as taught by Jesus as recorded in the Holy Bible.
• Following the leading of the Holy Spirit to go where and when God desires.
• Using God-given talents, gifts, and privileges as tools for the sake of the gospel message and the common good.
II Timothy 1:7-8 explains that God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, love and self-discipline. We are not to be ashamed to testify about our Lord or His teaching.
We no longer have to say yes to darkness, but choose to walk in the light of the way taught by Jesus Christ. Reading the words of Christ recorded in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John and putting them into practice, as enabled by the Holy Spirit, establishes our life on a firm foundation. Matthew 7:24-27  The teachings of Jesus, as written in the Bible are as relevant today as when His words were first spoken. Read and reread His words until it is natural to live them and speak them to others. Be willing to suffer rebuke from others because of your love and thankfulness that God saved us and called us to a holy life – meaning a life wholly dedicated to Him.