Not going to church during a pandemic is wisdom, not fear. Two types of fear: (1) terror about what might happen (unnecessary — God is sovereign even in worst outcomes), (2) proper respect/prudence that avoids testing God. Proverbs 27:12: "The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it."
Wisdom vs fear — prudence in Proverbs
The distinction: Christians shouldn't be terrified (God is sovereign even if the worst happens, eternal glory outweighs suffering) but should be prudent. Proverbs 27:12, Proverbs 8:5: prudence is a biblical virtue, not a failure of faith. Following health guidelines is prudence, not panic.
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