spoke louder. This love for himself was the root of his timidity. It was well hidden behind the bold statements and actions he made earlier, but the oil press revealed his timid spirit. The root of fear and intimidation is the love of self. Perfect love casts out fear and gives us boldness. Boldness born of love breaks the grip of intimidation. Imperfect love, or self-love opens the door to intimidation. Love has been perfected among us in this: That we may have boldness in the day of judgment.2
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