Let me tell you who you should be afraid of: the one who has the authority to throw you into hell after you’ve been killed. Yes, I tell you, be afraid of him.
In many places there will be powerful earthquakes, people will go hungry, and there will be terrible diseases. Things will happen that will make people afraid, and there will be great signs from heaven.
Now the Lord’s hand is against you, and you will become blind for a while. You won’t even be able to see the light of the sun.” Right away mist and darkness came over Elymas. He tried to feel his way around and had to ask someone to lead him by the hand.
Knowing we’re going to face judgment puts the fear of God in us, and we don’t pretend to anyone that we’re something we’re not. What we truly are is clear to God, and I hope that you’re clearly aware of it too.