1Jo 4:18 | MHM | STEP | v. 18 : John explains, 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 (1 John 4:18 ). When we truly love God, we do not live in fear of his punishment. Instead, our love for him grows, and fear goes away. Fear brings pain and worry, but perfect love brings peace and trust.

‏ 1 John 4:18

v. 18: John explains, 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 (1 John 4:18 ^a). When we truly love God, we do not live in fear of his punishment. Instead, our love for him grows, and fear goes away. Fear brings pain and worry, but perfect love brings peace and trust.