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Ability Quote by Aiden Wilson Tozer

“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casteth out fear. Fear is a painful emotion that arises at the thought that we may be harmed or made to suffer. As long as we must trust for survival to our ability to out look or out maneuver the enemy, we have every good reason to be afraid. Fear is…” quote by Aiden Wilson Tozer
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“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casteth out fear. Fear is a painful emotion that arises at the thought that we may be harmed or made to suffer. As long as we must trust for survival to our ability to out look or out maneuver the enemy, we have every good reason to be afraid. Fear is torment. To know that love is of God and to enter into the secret place leaning upon the arm of the Beloved, this and only this can cast out fear.”

Aiden Wilson Tozer

About This Quote

Source Book: The Knowledge of the Holy by Aiden Wilson Tozer, 1911

True love, rooted in divine trust, eliminates fear because it replaces anxiety with confidence in God's protective presence.

In simple terms: Godly love removes fear.

Key Takeaway

Trust in divine love to overcome fear.

Themes

faith love fear spirituality

Mood

reverent hopeful calm

Type

scriptural inspirational encouraging

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • counseling
  • personal crisis
  • relationship conflict
  • health challenges

Key Concepts

divine trust inner peace spiritual surrender

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you experience divine love in daily life?
  • What practices deepen trust in God's protection?
A Different Perspective

If love is imperfect, fear may persist; reliance on human love alone may not suffice.

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