“I am really much more afraid of those people who have so great a fear of the devil than I am of the devil himself. Satan cannot act unless God permits it, but devil-frightened humans can cause great harm, especially if they are in positions of influence." -Saint Teresa of Avila

And know this too, gentle readers: Should someone ever attempt to frighten you so as to compel you into falling into compliance with their own personal narrative; then they may very well not have YOUR best interest at heart. For all that glitters is not gold...

“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” -2 Timothy 1:7

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” -1 Corinthians 13:4-7

"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” -1 John 4:18