We fear men so much because we fear God so little.
– William Gurnall.
That is a very fair assumption. Does the Bible address this phenomenon? Glad you asked.
The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
“I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do.
Say what needs to be said and let God take care of the consequences. Give it some consideration.
Gary