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. We love because he first loved us. Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen.
1 John 4:18-20

Speaks of love, not as a warm feeling or even a virtuous duty, but as a force that dismantles fear, is both humbling and empowering. “Perfect love drives out fear…” That image feels like light breaking through clouds. This is a call, to embody mercy and truth, not just proclaim them.