Paradox within the Bible
God: Love those who persecute you (sin against you). Love your enemies! Forgive those who sin against you! Forgive them time and again. And seven times. And seventy times seven!
(Important note: Doesn't say to forgive them only after they ask)
Also God: If you sin against me and don't ASK me to forgive you, I will, for eternity, torture your immortal soul.
“… the greatest detractor from high performance is fear: fear that you are not prepared, fear that you are in over your head, fear that you are not worthy, and ultimately, fear of failure. If you can eliminate that fear—not through arrogance or just wishing difficulties away, but through hard work and preparation—you will put yourself in an incredibly powerful position to take on the challenges you face" - Pete Carroll.