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Introduction
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Introduction
A Note: This page is part of a
memory verse series for overcoming fear by renewing our minds to God's
Word. Fear interferes with a Christian's faith and overcoming it is an
important part of our daily spiritual warfare. Other topics are
being added along the way.
If you are
struggling with fear or feel that you are being oppressed by a spirit of
fear, persist in making God's truth a reality in your life. Resist
fear by filling your mind and heart with God's truth, and speaking out
God's Word until you increase in power over this stronghold and
overcome it; God's Word is your "sword of the spirit," or your weapon
in the spirit world. Try to identify or get help identifying the lie or
door in which fear has become a stronghold in your life. When you
discover this truth, replace your fearful thoughts with the truth in
God's Word, and remember to use the name of Jesus Christ when necessary.
Mar 16:17-18 - And these signs shall follow them
that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak
with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any
deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick,
and they shall recover.
When you feel discouraged remember these verses:
Joh 8:31-32 - Then said Jesus to those Jews which
believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples
indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Rom 12:2 " . . . but be ye transformed by the
renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and
acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
This verse states a
transformation or change will take place and we will see God's good will
for our lives. The bible says that fear has "torment," but as we in
faith put on the word of God in our minds and hearts, God's love is
perfected in us and will deliver us from all fear.
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Overcoming Fear in General
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1. Overcoming Fear in General
1Jo 4:18 - There is no fear in love: but perfect love casteth out fear,
because fear hath punishment; and he that feareth is not made perfect
[complete] in love.
1Jo 2:5 - but whoso keepeth his word, in him verily hath the love of God
been perfected. Hereby we know that we are in him:
1Jo 4:19 - We love, because he first loved us (ASV).
As we follow the Lord and grow spiritually, we experience the love
of God and it is the power of God's love that "casts out fear."
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Fear of Condemnation
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2. Fear of Condemnation (1)
1Jo 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is
faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all
unrighteousness.
1Jo 3:18 My Little children, let us not love in
word, neither with the tongue; but in deed and truth.
1Jo 3:19 Hereby shall we know [be aware and
perceive] that we are of the truth, and shall assure [convince] our
heart before him:
1Jo 3:20 because if our heart [thoughts and
feelings] condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all
things.
1Jo 3:21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we
have boldness [confidence] toward God;
Joh 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to
condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
When we exercise the Word
or will of God, we become renewed or inwardly changed by the power of
God, and are made aware of the reality of God's truth. Our thoughts and
feelings change accordingly. Thus, we grow in faith and trust in the
promises of God, and approach Him with boldness or confidence vs. fear.
3. (Con't) Fear of Condemnation (2)
Rom 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of
God, they are the sons of God.
Rom 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of
bondage [slavery] again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of
adoption [placed as sons], whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
Rom 8:16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our
spirit, that we are the children of God:
The context from which
these verses are taken speaks about the bondage of walking in the flesh
or according to the law, instead of in the righteousness that is freely
given to us by God's Holy Spirit within us. We are living either in
death (carnal mind) or in God's Spirit (life). We are no longer in
bondage to sin and death but can still live our lives as if we were,
from which there is no life.
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Fear of Revealiing One's Belief in the Gospel
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4. Fear of revealing one's belief in the gospel (1)
2Ti 1:7 For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness [timidity or
cowardice]; but of power [miraculous power] and love [divine love] and
discipline [self-control].
2Ti 1:8 Be not ashamed therefore of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me
his prisoner: but suffer hardship with the gospel according to the power
of God;
As witnesses of Christ and the gospel we partake in the
afflictions of the gospel and are strengthened by God's miraculous
power. We are given God's power, His love, and self-control by the
presence of His Holy Spirit abiding within every believer.
(5, Con't)Fear of revealing one's belief in the gospel (2)
1Pe 3:13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be zealous of that
which is good?
1Pe 3:14 But even if ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, blessed
are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
We need not become alarmed, aroused or anxious
because we are supremely blessed as vessels of God's grace and
ambassadors for Christ.
6. (Con't.) Fear of revealing one's belief in the gospel (3)
1Pe 3:15 but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always
to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope
that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:
1Pe 3:16 having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against,
they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.
By setting apart Christ in our hearts, we are likewise
set apart in truth and manifest God's Holy Spirit to others. We must be
prepared to share valid reasons for our faith in the gospel with those
who enquire. We share this hope in meekness of heart, and those who
slander us or treat us as criminals for our defense of Christ, will
only result in their own shame by their false accusations.
7. (Con't.) Fear of revealing one's belief in the gospel (4)
Dan 12:3 And they that are wise shall shine [figuratively to
enlighten] as the brightness of the firmament [visible arch of the sky];
and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars [blazing] for ever
and ever.
As we live in Christ and influence or lead others to receive
their salvation in Christ, we likewise shine as brilliant eternal
lights in the midst of a very dark and hopeless world.
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Fear of Enemies
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8. Fear of one's enemies (1)
Luk 1:69 And hath raised up a horn of salvation for
us In the house of his servant David.
Luk 1:70 (As he spake by the mouth of his holy
prophets that have been from of old),
Luk 1:71 Salvation from our enemies, and from the
hand of all that hate us;
The metaphor "horn of
salvation" represents those animals whose strength is in their horns
(JFB). In our salvation in Christ, we are rescued and led to safety
from all those who would detest and persecute us. Therefore, we rely on
and anticipate God's protection and deliverance from all of our
enemies.
9. Fear of one's enemies(2)
Luk 1:74 To grant unto us that we being delivered
out of the hand of our enemies should serve him without fear,
Luk 1:75
In holiness and righteousness before him all our days.
10. Fear of one's enemies (3)
Psa 138:6 For though Jehovah is high, yet hath he
respect unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar.
Psa 138:7
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me; Thou wilt
stretch forth thy hand against the wrath of mine enemies, And thy right
hand will save me.
Psa 138:8 Jehovah will perfect that which concerneth
me: Thy loving kindness, O Jehovah, endureth for ever; Forsake not the
works of thine own hands.
The Lord's power is greater than our
circumstances and He is able to preserve us in both soul and body in
times of trouble. He will act on our behalf and bring us to
complete safety.
11. Fear of one's enemies (4)
Psa 119:69 The proud
have forged a lie against me: With my whole heart will I keep thy
precepts.
Psa 119:70 Their heart is as fat as grease; But I delight in
Thy law.
Psa 119:71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I
may learn thy statutes.
Psa 119:72 The law of thy mouth is better unto
me Than thousands of gold and silver.
The righteousness of God is
beautiful, especially in comparison to the unfruitful works of the
flesh. As Christians our treasure lies in the beauty of the Lord, His
love and righteousness. We truly know that even though our
circumstances may be oppressive at times, our lives are hid with Christ
and rich with hope. Whatever may seem to hinder us becomes a stepping
stone to grow in grace as we continue to seek Him.
12. Fear of one's enemies (5)
Psa 56:5 All the day long they (enemies)wrest (fabricate to
cause worry pain or anger) my words: All their thoughts are against me
for evil.
Psa 56:6 They gather themselves together, they hide
themselves, They mark my steps, Even as they have waited for my soul.
Psa 56:8 Thou numberest my wanderings: Put thou my tears into thy
bottle; Are they not in thy book?
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Psa 56:9 Then shall mine enemies turn
back in the day that I call: This I know, that God is for me.
We as
Christians can be confident that the afflictions we suffer and are
caused by others,are certainly noted by God. God sees and remembers our
tears and always hears the earnest prayers of His people. God is sure to
deliver those who put their trust in Him.
13. Fear of one's enemies (6)
Psa 108:12 Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help
of man.
Psa 108:13 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that
shall tread down our enemies. It is through God's strength and not the
strength of man, God having the strength and force of an army, will
"trample" our enemies.
14. Fear of one's enemies (7)
Psa 119:98 Thou
through thy commandments hast made me wiser (in mind, word, act) than
mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
Isa 59:19 So shall they fear
the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the
sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD
shall lift up a standard against him.
As we manifest the wisdom of
Christ in all that we do, we keep the peace of God in our hearts and
remain strong. To have the fear of God is to love and acknowledge His
righteous ways. When trouble comes He will rise up in our behalf and
"chase" the enemy.
15. Fear of one's enemies (8)
Mat 5:44 But I
say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to
them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and
persecute you;
The context of this verse basically says, we are who we
are in Christ. What reward is there if our love extends only to those
who are good to us. We have the love and mercy of God living within us
and that will never change. We are separated from the world and
therefore do not hate as the world hates their enemies. As we continue
to walk in the love of God, we are perfected in God's love and delivered
from all fear.
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Fear of Spiritual Inadequacy
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16. Fear of Spiritual Inadequacy (1)
Phi 2:13
For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good
pleasure.
God effectually and fervently energizes the believer by the
power of the Holy Spirit living within to walk with Him. This is the
new nature given to us by God from which we operate. This new nature
seeks to do the things of God and is our true identity as children of
God versus the old man or old nature from which we have been saved or
made whole.
17. Fear of Spiritual Inadequacy (2)
2Co 3:5 Not that we
are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our
sufficiency is of God;
2Co 3:6 Who also hath made us able ministers of
the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter
killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
Our sufficiency is of God because
God placed His spirit in the "fleshly tablets of our hearts" as compared
to the letter of the law that was previously given to Moses in tablets
of stone".
18. Fear of Spiritual Inadequacy (3)
Phi 4:13 I
can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
According to
Paul, God fills us with His power that we may be content
(self-complacent) in every situation. We are spiritually equipped for
every circumstance, whether experiencing abundance or need,
God strengthens us and gives us wisdom to handle the various levels of
life's experiences.
19. Fear of Spiritual Inadequacy (4)
2Co 12:9
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength
[miraculous power] is made perfect [completed] in weakness. Most gladly
therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of
Christ may rest upon me.
2Co 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in
infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in
distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
When
we seek the power of God in our weaknesses we rely on Him and provide an
opportunity for the magnificence of God's glory to work in our lives.
There is always joy in God's presence and this is when His miraculous
power becomes our miraculous power. God's power is sufficient in
itself and will not only under gird us but will transform us as well.
20. Fear of Spiritual Inadequacy (5)
2Pe 1:3
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain
unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called
us to glory and virtue:
2Pe 1:4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding
great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the
divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world
through lust.
21. Fear of Spiritual Inadequacy (6)
Phi 4:19 But my
God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by
Christ Jesus.
Phi 4:20 Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and
ever. Amen.
In this context, Paul is exceedingly blessed and
thankful for the generosity of the Philippians for taking care of his
needs. Paul responds to them with a promise that God would "fill to
the full" their every need (JFB) according to God's riches. As we
continue in well doing, God sees and remembers our deeds and we can rest
assured that He will keep us in the palms of His hands and likewise
"fill to the full" our every need.
22. Fear of Spiritual Inadequacy (7)
2Co 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen
vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
Eph 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding
abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that
worketh in us,
Eph 1:19 And what is the exceeding greatness of
his power to us-ward who believe (put their trust in God), according to
the working (energizing) of his mighty power,
An astounding
thought! The power of Almighty God is abiding within each and everyone
of His children. Power that exceeds greatness, exceeds abundance, and
even surpasses the human imagination. God's exceeding great
power energizing us from within as we trust Him with our thoughts, our
hearts, and our lives.
23. Fear of Spiritual Inadequacy (8)
Psa 34:9 O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there
is no want to them that fear him.
Psa 34:10 The young lions do lack, and suffer
hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.
To fear the Lord is to
walk in His wisdom because we know that if we wander from His ways we
wander from His goodness and power, and jeopardize the peace He has
given to us. He will take care of us and provide us with everything
that is good and will not leave us vulnerable because we lack the things
we need.
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Fear of Failure
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24. Fear of Failure (1)
Psa 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the
counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth
in the seat of the scornful.
Psa 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD;
and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
Psa 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the
rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf
also shall not wither (fall away, fail or faint); and whatsoever he
doeth shall prosper.
As Christians we allow
the Lord to continually guide our hearts in the way of righteousness and
take no pleasure in following after darkness and its destructive works.
Therefore we will reap the fruit of life and no matter what our
circumstances are, we will continue to be effective and thrive as
individuals.
25. Fear of Failure (2)
Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the
Lord, and in the power of his might.
Eph 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye
may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Through God we have mighty
weapons that will tear down strongholds in our lives. The message in
these passages tells us that we need our spiritual armor for victory
over the schemes of the devil, and that we will wrestle with these
forces in our minds and hearts. God's truth vs. the devil's lies,
God's salvation & righteousness vs. condemnation, faith vs. fear of
the fiery darts of the wicked, using the Word of God our sword, and
connecting to God in prayer for ourselves and others. Who can defeat
the power of the Lord!
26. Fear of Failure (3)
2Co 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always
causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his
knowledge by us in every place.
2Co 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound
toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may
abound to every good work:
One sure way to
avoid failure is to remain fixed in Christ. God is always causing
us to be conquerors and causing us to prosper in the knowledge of Christ
that we become God's sweet aroma wherever we go. True success!
27. Fear of Failure (4)
Mat 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon
earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through
and steal:
Mat 6:20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in
heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do
not break through nor steal:
Mat 6:21 For where your treasure is, there will
your heart be also.
Our personal goals
in life and what we desire to have often reflect what we treasure or
value in our hearts. If these treasures or securities, whatever they
may be, are bound to earthly things then they invite fear and worry
because the things of the earth are vulnerable to both corruption and
loss .
" Everything we know through our five
senses is in a state of change and decay. But when our thoughts are in
God, there can be no fears, worries, defeats, or frustrations. We are
not staking our lives on that which changes, but on Him who changeth
not"
(Orientalisms of the Bible by Bishop KC
Pillai, DD).
28. Fear of Failure (5)
Deu 31:6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear
not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go
with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Deu 31:8 And the LORD, he it is that doth go before
thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee:
fear not, neither be dismayed.
Isa 58:11 And the LORD shall guide thee
continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones:
and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water,
whose waters fail not.
God is constantly
reminding us not to fear because all we need is His strength. God goes
with us, before us, guides us every step of the way, and will never
leave us alone. We will not fail because God will not fail. As we give
Him our hearts day by day and delight in His righteousness and love, He
is faithful to fill us with His Spirit against the throes of fear,
despair and discouragement. How significant is the supernatural power
of joy!
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Fear of Man
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29. Fear of man (1)
Psa 56:10 In God will I praise his word: in
the LORD will I praise his word.
Psa 56:11 In God have I put my trust: I will
not be afraid what man can do unto me.
Psa 56:12 Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will
render praises unto thee.
Psa 56:13 For thou hast delivered my soul
from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling [thou will
deliver], that I may walk before God in the light of the living?
David already sought
the Lord and received God's deliverance from death. He keeps his vow of
praise to God and continues to encourage himself in the faithfulness
and power of God to safeguard him, that he need not fear the harm of any
man. When God has His hand upon a situation, we can be confident that
He will see it through to the very end.
30. Fear of man (2)
Psa 56:3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
Pro 29:25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his
trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Our answer to fear is to place our trust in the Lord. Fearing
what others can do to us entangles us psychologically and is like
placing a "noose" (snare) around our necks. A snare is a trapping
device (noose/ hook etc.) for small animals. However trusting in the
Lord will keep us safe (secure from danger, harm, or evil). God's Word
says that we "shall be safe."
(Refs: Strong's/ American Heritage Dict.)
31. Fear of man (3)
Isa 51:7 Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in
whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye
afraid of their revilings.
Isa 51:8 For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm
shall eat them like wool: but my righteousness shall be for ever, and my
salvation from generation to generation.
Heb 13:6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will
not fear what man shall do unto me.
The injustices and false judgments of
humanity are good for nothing in the end, except for reaping its own
destruction, since God's Truth alone will stand and live on eternally.
We can have courage and confidence in God because He promised us that He
would never leave us. We have God's Holy Spirit within us in which we
are assured of God's everlasting company.
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Fear of Loneliness
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32. Fear of Loneliness (1)
Psa 107:9 For he satisfieth the longing soul,
and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
Rom 4:21 And being fully persuaded that, what
he had promised, he was able also to perform.
Eph 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do
exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the
power that worketh in us,
God wouldn't be God
if His wisdom and power was not great enough to see us through all of
life's situations. We need not fear loneliness because we will never be
alone. God's power is more than abundant, and He is both willing and
able to help us in our most urgent needs. By placing our faith in God,
we keep ourselves in His peace versus fear of our present or future
circumstances.
33. Fear of
Loneliness (2)
Psa 29:11 The LORD will give strength [force,
security, majesty, praise] unto his people; the LORD will bless his
people with peace [safe, well, happy, friendly].
Psa 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my
shield [protector]; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore
my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
Psa 28:8 The LORD is their strength, and he
is the saving strength [fortification & defense] of his anointed.
Psa 28:9 Save thy people, and bless thine
inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever.
The Lord promises to
strengthen His own in His power and lead them to safety. The psalmist
was confident in the Lord's willingness and ability to help him and from
the heart placed his trust in Him and was helped "to surround, protect,
and aid.."
34. Fear of Loneliness (3)
Mat 19:29 And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or
father or mother or children or fields for my sake, will receive a
hundred times more and will be given eternal life.
Psa 37:3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the
land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
Psa 37:4 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the
desires of thine heart.
Psa 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he
shall bring it to pass.
God is a God Who seeks to reward His
children with good. God promises to bless us abundantly if we just
trust, delight and commit our lives to Him. He will not only provide for
our basic needs, but also our most earnest desires. He tells us to
continue doing good, and don't worry because He will bring it to pass.
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Fear of Evil
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35. Fear of Evil (1)
Mat 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the
power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Psa 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of
the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy
staff they comfort me.
Pro 12:21 There shall no evil happen to the just:
but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.
God will never tempt us to fall away but is continually delivering us from all evil. This
is a sure promise of God and even though our journey sometimes takes us through
the dark places and experiences of this world, we are to fear no evil.
The valley of the shadow of death ? is a ravine
overhung by high precipitous cliffs, filled with dense forests, and well
calculated to inspire dread to the timid, and afford a covert to beasts of prey
(JFB).
36. Fear of evil (2)
Psa 91:9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
Psa 91:10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
Psa 91:11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
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We can be confident, that as we abide in Christ, God's angels are watching over us. God specifically assigns and authorizes His angels to protect us from all manner of evil, as well as "widespread affliction or calamity" (AH Dict.).
37. Fear of evil (3)
Pro 22:5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the forward (distorted/ false): he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
Pro 19:23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
Luk 7:21 And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.
As Christians, we are mindful of the ways of God and understand that our well being is supernaturally protected and preserved by the power, grace and forgiveness that we receive of God through Christ. Jesus Christ suffered and died for the whole world and anyone who believes in Him will find salvation and deliverance from all evil.
Thorns and snares: ?the thorns of affliction, and the snares of Satan: by the one his way is hedged up, and in the other his feet are taken; (Gill)
Shall abide satisfied: ?In this life as well as the next life.
1Ti 4:8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
38. Fear of evil (4)
Pro 1:33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
Psa 97:10 Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth
them out of the hand of the wicked.
Pro 13:21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
Whoever is attentive to the voice of God, will not only dwell safely but shall be peaceful and at ease from fear of evil "he shall dwell under the special protection of Heaven, so that nothing shall do him any real hurt? (Matthew Henry's Commentary).
39. Fear of evil (5)
Psa 5:12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.
Psa 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Deu 33:27 The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.
God's presence is always with us, even when we feel that there are only negative forces about us. We adjust our vision and focus on the knowledge that God has power over all evil and is watching over us all of the time. God will bless his people with good.
40. Fear of evil (6)
Phi 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Phi 4:9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
A great way to avoid any fear of evil is to keep our minds focused on things that allow our hearts to sincerely praise God. Things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and reputable. God says that if we do these things His peace will give us an abiding rest.
41. Fear of evil (7)
Eph 1:19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
Eph 1:20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
Eph 1:21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
Eph 1:22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
Eph 1:23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
Imagine, Christ is the head of the church and all things are under His feet.
Since we are the body of Christ, all things are under our feet for we are seated with Him in heavenly places. Christ's power reigns supreme over all and His miraculous power is available to the church during this present age. There is no evil power greater than Christ. If we can speak these verses with conviction, it is the devil who will flee in fear.
42. Fear of evil (8)
Col 1:13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
Luk 10:19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Mar 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
Mar 16:18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
These verses pretty much speak for themselves. We are already living in the kingdom of God and we are already delivered from the power of darkness. The Holy Spirit translated us from Satan and his kingdom the moment we received Christ. Believers have authority over the powers of darkness in the power of Christ.
43. Fear of evil (9)
Pro 14:26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
Psa 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God:. . ."
We rest in the promises of God and it's God Who fights against what we cannot overcome in our own strength. Therefore, that rest is our place of refuge and a place that is always available to the children of God.
44. Fear of evil (10)
Pro 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
is safe ? literally, ?set on high, out of danger? (JFB)
Psa 61:3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
Pro 3:26 For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
Psa 55:18 He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.
Strong tower: Security - "From Satan the devouring lion, from furious persecutors, and every other enemy; and this experience the psalmist had of protection from the Rock in former times made him desirous of being led to it now "(Gill).
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45. Fear of succumbing to temptation (1)
Mat 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Luk 4:13 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season (Jesus was tempted in the wilderness).
1Co 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
The devil is the tempter and the deceiver of the world. The Lord was led into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil and victoriously overcame him. Jesus won the victory over all temptation for all of humanity. Although we may endure temptation for a season, it will not overtake those who rely on the strength of Christ.
46. Fear of succumbing to temptation (2)
Luk 8:13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
?Luk 22:46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.
Jam 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
We endure all kinds of temptations in this life from the small to the great. There will come a time when we will no longer struggle in our flesh and our less than perfect understanding of all that we experience. In the mean time, let's wake from sleep, pray and trust the Lord by guarding our hearts and remaining rooted and grounded in Christ.
47. Fear of succumbing to temptation (3)
Luk 22:40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.
1Ti 6:9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
Mat 26:41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Staying in communion with God is essential to resisting temptation. We occupy our minds by meditating on spiritual things rather than its antithesis. By carefully guarding our thoughts, and what we choose to dwell on, we protect ourselves from the entanglements and struggles of the weakness of the flesh.
Regarding 1Ti 6:9
will be rich ? have more than ?food and raiment.? Greek, ?wish to be rich?; not merely are willing, but are resolved, and earnestly desire to have riches at any cost. This wishing (not the riches themselves) is fatal to ?contentment? (1Ti_6:6). Rich men are not told to cast away their riches, but not to ?trust? in them, and to ?do good? with them (JFB).
48. Fear of succumbing to temptation (4)
2Pe 1:10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
2Pe 1:11 For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
2Pe 3:17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
The Apostle Peter is exhorting us to put forth an effort in our commitment to Christ. A commitment that will add growth and stability in our acceptance of Christ, in Whom we are chosen. If we do these things, we will not trip or stumble into sin. By this, God promises us a path of abundant, spiritual enrichment.
49. Fear of succumbing to temptation (5)
Jam 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
Jam 1:3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
Jam 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
James tells us to consider it all joy when we're surrounded by various kinds of temptations.
Even though our faith is being tested during these times, we increase in endurance and continue to spiritually develop as Christians. We are made complete in every area lacking in nothing.
50. Fear of succumbing to temptation (6)
1Pe 1:5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
1Pe 1:6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
1Pe 1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
Temptations are grievous; however, a trustworthy faith keeps us in the power of God and is highly esteemed in heaven. Our times of temptations are but for a season or "a little time," but our salvation "everlasting." In this, we rejoice!
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