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Why is understanding fear important for Christians?

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Understanding fear helps Christians to recognize the difference between the healthy reverence for God and the paralyzing fear that is cast out by love.

For Christians, understanding fear is crucial as it delineates a healthy fear of God, which is reverence and awe, from a fear that is incapacitating and rooted in guilt. The biblical narrative frequently addresses fear, showing that while fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10), the kind of fear that paralyzes is not from God. 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds believers that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. This distinction is important for Christians because it emphasizes that true security and boldness in faith come from understanding God's perfect love which casts out all fear, leading to a life of faith rather than fear.
Scripture References: Proverbs 9:10, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 John 4:18, Hebrews 9:12

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Fear! #497
Mike McInnis · Mar 31, 2020
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