"And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear Him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell."
(Holy Bible, Matthew 10:28, KJV)
Don't fear those who can hurt you physically. Never bow down to those who threaten you, for Christ's sake. You will face persecution, because you believe in Jesus Christ, and your earthly life may be threatened, be never give in.
Many will deny Jesus Christ, because their earthly life will be threatened; this is because they fear men more than God. They fear what men can do to the body, instead of what God can do to the body and soul. This is all because of a lack of faith in God.
If you reject Jesus Christ in front of others, Jesus Christ will reject you in front of God. Stay strong and vigilant. Remain faithful to God, and he will to you.
ā Nio Pomilia