Max Lucado wrote a book about fear because fear is prevalent in today's world yet Jesus spoke more about fear than any other topic. As a pastor, Max sees the biggest fear people face as being insignificant and making no contribution. Faith counters fear because it demands a decision to have faith and hope whereas fear is the default emotion. Fear can hamper relationships with God and others by causing doubt and making people controlling. The fear of God is actually a healthy reverence and respect when it means depending on God for wisdom. Parents fear their children getting hurt but must remember the children ultimately belong to God. Facing death without fear can only be done through faith in Jesus' resurrection. Financial fears are normal but our ultimate hope is