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For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control]. Christian Standard Bible.
Oct 4, 2023 · Paul says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7, NKJV). The Greek word for “fear” in this verse does not refer to reverential fear that is often associated with fear of the Lord. Rather, the word refers to cowardice or timidity.
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- Feeling Unloved by God. This might not seem like a symptom of fear. However, this may be the most important indicator that you are suffering from a spirit of fear.
- Avoiding the Bible, Church, and/or Prayer. You may have heard it said that when in danger, we have three responses: fight, flight, or freeze. Sometimes this leads us to flee from the very things that might help us.
- Difficulty Engaging in Relationships.
- Worry and Indecision in Making Choices. Have you ever been paralyzed by a decision? What is the right course to take? What will happen if you make the wrong choice?
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control.
2 Timothy 1:7. ESV for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. NIV For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. NASB For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear: but of power, and of love, and of sobriety. English Revised Version For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.
