Cowardice

The company of the cowardly Revelation 21:8 But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

Deilos From deos – dread Timid, fearful Matthew 8:26 But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. Mark 4:40 But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?” Matthew 8:23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”

Be Very Courageous Joshua 1:7-9 7 Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Courageously Teach and Preach Mark 16:15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Acts 4:29-31, 8:1-4 Ephesians 6:19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,

We are all preachers. Acts 18:35 Paul and Barnabas also remained in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also. 1 Corinthians 1:21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.

Courageously Contend for the Faith Jude 3 Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Courageously Contend For The Faith Matthew 7:15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 Peter 2:1-3, 3:16-17

Courageously Correct Our Sinning Brother Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Galatians 2:11 Now when Peter had come to Antioch, I withstood him to his face, because he was to be blamed; Matthew 7:5 Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.

Courageously Correct Our Sinning Brother Proverbs 10:17 He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, But he who refuses correction goes astray. Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.

Courageously Withstand Peer Pressure Hebrews 11:24-25 By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, 25 choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.” Galatians 2:11-21

Courageously Withstand Peer Pressure Proverbs 4:14-15 Do not enter the path of the wicked,       And do not walk in the way of evil.        15 Avoid it, do not travel on it;       Turn away from it and pass on. 2 Kings 10:18-28, Jehu kills the worshipers of Baal

Courageously endure persecution 2 Timothy 3:12 Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. 1 Peter 4:16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. Revelation 2:10 Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 21:8 But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.

How To Be Courageous? Matthew 8:26 He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. Hebrews 11