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Apr 18, 2023 · Answer. The Bible mentions two specific types of fear. The first type is beneficial and is to be encouraged. The second type is a detriment and is to be overcome. The first type of fear is fear of the Lord. This type of fear does not necessarily mean to be afraid of something.
Dec 14, 2019 · There’s two kind of fears at work in this Psalm. The first is the fear of the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, as it says in verse 1. This is a kind of fear that strengthens us and our families: “Their children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed” .
- Fear of Man
- Fear of Danger Or Death
- Fear of Failure
- Fear of The Unknown
- Fear of Nature
- Fear of The Future
- Fear of Abandonment
Man was designed by God to live in community devoid of fear, mutually giving and receiving affection and affirmation. The first sin distorted this blessing of loving relationships and introduced the curse of power struggles. Emerging from the fall was the fear of man—a sinful craving for approval and status. The spiritual root of this type of fear ...
Bands of marauding Visigoths and Vikings are relegated to history books, yet fear of danger and death is arguably more pervasive today. Instead of doomscrolling, remind yourself that God is omnipotent. My absolute favorite tale of danger is an obscure history lesson in 2 Chronicles 20. King Jehoshaphat was about to be simultaneously attacked by the...
There is one type of spiritual fear that is especially contagious: Fear of Failure. Moses addressed his commanders saying, “Is there any man who is fearful and fainthearted? Let him go back to his house, lest he make the heart of his fellows melt like his own”(Deut. 20:8). Later in Israel’s history, God instructed Gideon, “Whoever is fearful and tr...
Abram (later called Abraham) received a promise from God that he would be blessed and made into a great nation, yet his fear of the unknown and his imagination drew him into egregious sin. Remember the story in Genesis 12? His wife was so beautiful that, while in Egypt, Abram imagined men would kill him to steal Sarai. To protect himself Abram lied...
One day the lion will lie down with the lamb, but until then much of nature has a predator-prey relationship we need to respect. Having been in India, I know first hand some animals are huge, wild, and dangerous. That said, respecting the created does not diminish the power or authority of the Creator. “For the creation was subjected to futility, n...
Poor decision-making is just one of the effects of fear in the Bible. Nowhere is this more evident than in 1 Samuel 28. The prophet Samuel had died, the Philistines were coming against Israel, and King Saul was afraid of the future. Under the cover of darkness and disguise, he traveled to the Witch of Endor. She reluctantly summoned a spirit. “When...
Accidentally leaving kids alone isn’t just the stuff of Hollywood movies. It happens, even to Joseph and Mary, and God clearly thought they were the best parental option available. However, being temporarily forgotten is not the same as being abandoned. Webster’s 1828 comes in handy again with the following definition: According to Webster’s defini...
BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF HARMFUL EMOTIONS . A careful study of the following Biblical accounts reveal the consequences of negative emotions which became sinful or harmful. A. Anger . 1. Genesis 4:1-8 2. Cain killed his brother because of uncontrolled anger in his heart. B. Fear. . . Being afraid 1.
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- Adam and Eve – Fear after Disobedience. Fear in the Bible goes beyond a simple emotion; it delves into the core of human nature. Take the story of Adam and Eve, for instance.
- Abraham – Fear of Famine. In the Bible, Abraham’s fear of famine in Genesis 12:10-20 offers a profound lesson on faith and trust in God’s providence. When faced with a scarcity of resources in Egypt, Abraham allowed his fear to drive him to deceive Pharaoh about Sarah, posing her as his sister to protect himself.
- Moses – Fear of Inadequacy. In the Bible, Moses is a notable example of facing the fear of inadequacy. When called by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, Moses doubted his ability to speak eloquently and feared he was not qualified for the task.
- Israelites – Fear at the Red Sea. As the Israelites stood at the shores of the Red Sea, trapped between the vast expanse of water and the approaching armies of Pharaoh, fear gripped their hearts.
May 7, 2021 · In this passage, we see two types of fear. Fear that drives us from God (v.19), and fear that drives us toward God (v.20). The battle between those two opposing fears is the challenge of the Christian life.
Jun 19, 2020 · Fear in Light of the Bible. The term “fear not” is stated in the Bible 365 times, which, ironically, is how many days are in a year.Some recognized Scripture verses that contain ‘fear not’ include Isaiah 41:10 (“Fear not, for I am with you”); Joshua 1:9 (“Do not be afraid…for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go”); and 2 Timothy 1:7 (“For God has not given us a ...
