By: Mike Riley
The following are some contrasting thoughts with
regard to fear and faith:
Fear imprisons — Faith liberates (Romans 6:17-18).
Fear paralyzes — Faith empowers.
(Philippians 4:13; Colossians 1:1-13).
Fear disheartens — Faith encourages (1 Thessalonians 1).
Fear sickens — Faith heals (James 5:13-15).
Fear makes us useless — Faith makes us serviceable.
(2 Timothy2:15-21).
Fear puts hopelessness at the heart of life — Faith rejoices in its God (Philippians 4:4; cf. Romans 12:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:16; 1 Peter 4:13).
Because we place our complete trust and faith in the Lord, we may boldly say, “The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me” (Hebrews 13:6 KJV)