 Nothing fosters courage like a clear grasp of grace. And nothing fosters fear like an ignorance of mercy. This is Max Locato. May I speak candidly? If you haven't accepted God's forgiveness, you're doomed to live in fear. Nothing can deliver you from the gnawing realization that you have disregarded your Maker and disobeyed His instruction. No pill, pep talk, psychiatrist, or possession can set the sinner's heart at ease.