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1 John 4:18

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KJV ORIGINAL

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When you really love someone — like truly, deeply love them — fear doesn't get to stay in that space. Real love actually kicks fear out because fear is basically torture for your heart. If you're still scared, it means you haven't fully stepped into what love actually is yet.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Perfect love doesn't just ignore your fears — it literally evicts them from your heart.

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