what does the bible say 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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['Psalm 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. ... ', 'Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe.', 'Nehemiah 8:10 Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.']
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The Psalms tell us that "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1.) ... It means that God is with us, and we need not be afraid. It means we can take comfort in being in God's presence, trusting in the promise of eternal life.
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“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate,” Williamson writes in A Return to Love. “Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.
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Fear refers to respect, reverence and trust. Afraid is used when you don't respect, reverence, and trust but when you worry something. In this case they're the same in meaning, but the difference lies in "fear", which has meanings that cannot apply to "am afraid".
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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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Proverbs 3:25-26 KJV Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
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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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13 Bible Verses To Remind You: God Is In Control. ... Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.
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[5] A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: ... [7] The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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“That if you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord; and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. ... Remember, the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and wisdom is to depart from evil.
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Fear can be so clever and so convincing it's hard to tell the difference. ... Fear has a job to do: It wants to keep you safe. Wisdom has a job to do: It wants you to expand. Both want what is best for you... they just go about it VERY differently.
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Wealth, according to the Bible, is like fire, good but dangerous. Everyone sees the good, so the Bible warns us about the danger. Danger one: the desire to get rich (I Timothy 6:10). Danger two: worry about money (Matthew 6:25-34).
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Psalm 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? 1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
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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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+ Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you. + Psalm 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear?
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Fear, Anxiety and Worry… ... “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).