Fear And Faith Contrasted

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)

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