A secret believer is someone who fails to confess Jesus publicly. There is a desperate need in our community for people of courage. Courage - Doing the right thing in the face of difficulty and following your conscience instead of the crowd.
Courage is a choice.
We choose to do the right thing We choose to set aside difficulty to do the right thing We choose to do what we know what is right, especially when others try to sway us from the courageous act or lifestyle Four things must happen in our lives for us to gain Courage. He gained courage when he was finally confronted by the truth about Jesus With his new courage Joseph was stirred to step forward boldly for Jesus. He was a counselor, a member of the Sanhedrin, the ruling body of Israel. He was a respected man. He was not courageous, however .