what does the bible teach us about fear?
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Isaiah 43:1 “Don't fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine.” God actually commands us not to fear, or worry. The phrase “fear not” is used at least 80 times in the Bible, most likely because He knows the enemy uses fear to decrease our hope and limit our victories.
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The Bible bluntly declares, “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am against your magic charms with which you ensnare people” (Ezekiel 13:20). Think of it this way. Our lives are filled with uncertainty and danger; none of us knows what the future holds for us.
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Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
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The Bible on anxiety. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6.
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Deuteronomy 31:6,8 Be strong and bold; have no fear or dread of them, because it is the Lord your God who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.
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The Bible guides us to: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5, 6).
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Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. ... God is with us. He will never leave us, forsake us, forget about us, or turn His back on us.
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In the Hebrew Bible, wisdom is represented by Solomon, who asks God for wisdom in 2 Chronicles 1:10. Much of the Book of Proverbs, which is filled with wise sayings, is attributed to Solomon. In Proverbs 9:10, the fear of the Lord is called the beginning of wisdom.
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['Humans are born with two fears, the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises.', 'Most fears are learned fears.', 'Fear can increase dopamine in thrill seekers.']
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Fear is deep, worry is shallow. Fear is powerful and any power can be harnessed positively. Worry is weak and can't be harnessed productively. Fear guides you towards personal growth and an expansion of the heart—accepting fear is rewarded with greater possibilities.
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The non-Christian doesn't experience what the Bible says (or denies that experience). ... We believe the Bible is God's word to us, so we interact with God through the Bible. The non-Christian can't understand the Bible this way.
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Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones” (Proverbs 3:5-8). “…the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.
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It is not foolish to fear—it is a matter of survival. Fear may feel negative, because it is an emotion that can be painful. The physical responses we have to objects or situations that we fear are often grouped together and characterized as a “fight or flight” instinct.
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Innate fear Although many fears are learned, the capacity to fear is part of human nature. Many studies have found that certain fears (e.g. animals, heights) are much more common than others (e.g. flowers, clouds).
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Dr. Billy Graham has noted, “The Bible teaches that we are not to abuse or punish animals in a cruel way. God has created them, and while mankind is given dominion over the animals, we are not to treat them cruelly.”
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['Isaiah 41:10. "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid for I am your God. ... ', 'John 13:7. "Jesus answered him, "What I\'m doing you don\'t understand now, but afterward you will know."', 'Job 1:21. ... ', 'Jeremiah 17:7-8. ... ', 'Isaiah 43:2. ... ', 'Proverbs 3:5.', 'Psalm 40:4. ... ', 'Matthew 6:34.']