Fear can be for our good. Fear - a. A feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. b. A state or condition marked.

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Fear can be for our good. Fear - a. A feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. b. A state or condition marked by this feeling: living in fear. c. A feeling of disquiet or apprehension. - American Heritage Dictionary

Fear can be for our good. God appeals to our fears. (Rom 11:20)

Fear can be for our good. God appeals to our fears. (Rom 11:20) A proper fear always is enlightened by faith. (Prov 1:7; Mt 10:24-31)

Fear can be for our good. God appeals to our fears. (Rom 11:20) A proper fear always is enlightened by faith. (Prov 1:7; Mt 10:24-31) Without faith we may follow fear alone.

Fear can be for our good. God appeals to our fears. (Rom 11:20) A proper fear always is enlightened by faith. (Prov 1:7; Mt 10:24-31) Without faith we may follow fear alone. Our eternity will be determined by our choice. (Rev 21:8 - ASV)

Fear is powerful It brings strong immediate reactions. (Dan 5:5-7,9)

Fear is powerful It brings strong immediate reactions. (Dan 5:5-7,9) It can paralyze. (Mt 28:2-4)

Fear is powerful It brings strong immediate reactions. (Dan 5:5-7,9) It can paralyze. (Mt 28:2-4) It can cause one to act without thinking. (Gal 2:11-13)

Fear is powerful It can torment. (Prov 28:1)

Fear is powerful It can torment. (Prov 28:1) It can change reality. (1 Sam 22:8)

Fear is powerful It can torment. (Prov 28:1) It can change reality. (1 Sam 22:8) It can be easily shared. (Num 13:30-14:9)

Fear is deceptive It is not always easy to see. (Mt 25:24-25)

Fear is deceptive It is not always easy to see. (Mt 25:24-25) You could give “reasons” to justify it.

Fear is deceptive It is not always easy to see. (Mt 25:24-25) You could give “reasons” to justify it. Was Abraham thinking right? (Gen 20:11-13)

Fear is deceptive It is not always easy to see. (Mt 25:24-25) You could give “reasons” to justify it. Was Abraham thinking right? (Gen 20:11-13) The fearful do not want to see! (Lk 10:29)

Fear is deceptive We must seek God’s help to see.

Fear is deceptive We must seek God’s help to see. The young can mistaken brashness for courage.

Fear is deceptive We must seek God’s help to see. The young can mistaken brashness for courage. The old can think of their cowardice as wisdom.

Fear is deceptive We must seek God’s help to see. The young can mistaken brashness for courage. The old can think of their cowardice as wisdom. Would you be able to see fear in your life and fight it?

The fruits of fear Satan will take advantage of our fears. (2 Cor 2:6-10)

The fruits of fear Satan will take advantage of our fears. (2 Cor 2:6-10) He will work to isolate and pit brethren against each other. (Acts 6:1)

The fruits of fear Satan will take advantage of our fears. (2 Cor 2:6-10) He will work to isolate and pit brethren against each other. (Acts 6:1) There will be conflict between the path of faith and the path of fear.

The fruits of fear Fear will cause a man to be “agnostic” when he can clearly know a matter.

The fruits of fear Fear will cause a man to be “agnostic” when he can clearly know a matter. What a simple question. (Jn 9:18-19)

The fruits of fear Fear will cause a man to be “agnostic” when he can clearly know a matter. What a simple question. (Jn 9:18-19) Now they cannot acknowledge the great miracle of our Lord. (Jn 9:20-23)

The fruits of fear Fear will cause a man to be “agnostic” when he can clearly know a matter. What a simple question. (Jn 9:18-19) Now they cannot acknowledge the great miracle of our Lord. (Jn 9:20-23) Some churches in fear refuse to deal with public displays of immodesty.

The fruits of fear Fear will cause you to “sell out” and forsake others.

The fruits of fear Fear will cause you to “sell out” and forsake others. Why did the apostles forsake Jesus?

The fruits of fear Fear will cause you to “sell out” and forsake others. Why did the apostles forsake Jesus? Many will not stand unless there is a crowd and “leaders.”

The fruits of fear Fear will cause you to “sell out” and forsake others. Why did the apostles forsake Jesus? Many will not stand unless there is a crowd and “leaders.” Fear is in essence a form of selfishness.

The fruits of fear Fear will cause you to “sell out” and forsake others. Why did the apostles forsake Jesus? Many will not stand unless there is a crowd and “leaders.” Fear is in essence a form of selfishness. How many churches have been harmed when men act out of fear?

Consider the leadership of fear. It can be subtle.

Consider the leadership of fear. It can be subtle. It puts off and therefore multiplies the problem.

Consider the leadership of fear. It can be subtle. It puts off and therefore multiplies the problem. One church lost a generation of their young because of this approach.

Consider the leadership of fear. It can be subtle. It puts off and therefore multiplies the problem. One church lost a generation of their young because of this approach. In time the church developed a “peer group.”

Consider the leadership of fear. Things that strengthen are removed – the . result? --- a weaker faith!

Consider the leadership of fear. Things that strengthen are removed – the . result? --- a weaker faith! It will use any means to accomplish its goals.

Consider the leadership of fear. Things that strengthen are removed – the . result? --- a weaker faith! It will use any means to accomplish its goals. The lowest common denominator rules. (Particularly in a business meeting)

Consider the leadership of fear It will in time produce the very thing that they feared! (John 11:48-50)

Consider the leadership of fear It will in time produce the very thing that they feared! (John 11:48-50) Consider the high price the Jewish nation paid for this leadership.

How to let faith win over fear Learn to look at God and not just at our fears.

How to let faith win over fear Learn to look at God and not just at our fears. With God we can face the unknown. (Gen 26:24; Num 14:9)

How to let faith win over fear Learn to look at God and not just at our fears. With God we can face the unknown. (Gen 26:24; Num 14:9) What did Jesus often tell His disciples and others? (Mk 5:36; Jn 14:27)

How to let faith win over fear Accept with confidence the tests that God allows you to face.

How to let faith win over fear Accept with confidence the tests that God allows you to face. God will cause us to face our greatest fears. (2 Cor 7:5-7)

How to let faith win over fear Accept with confidence the tests that God allows you to face. God will cause us to face our greatest fears. (2 Cor 7:5-7) We need to be careful in saying that a thing must never happen!

How to let faith win over fear Accept with confidence the tests that God allows you to face. God will cause us to face our greatest fears. (2 Cor 7:5-7) We need to be careful in saying that a thing must never happen! God can reassure you. (Acts 16:9-11)

How to let faith win over fear We will be able to teach others by our faith in a living God. (Rom 8:28)

How to let faith win over fear We will be able to teach others by our faith in a living God. (Rom 8:28) “What if I do not have enough money for my children!” (Heb 13:5-6)

How to let faith win over fear We will be able to teach others by our faith in a living God. (Rom 8:28) “What if I do not have enough money for my children!” (Heb 13:5-6) “Will my children be hurt if they take a stand alone?”

How to let faith win over fear We will be able to teach others by our faith in a living God. (Rom 8:28) “What if I do not have enough money for my children!” (Heb 13:5-6) “Will my children be hurt if they take a stand alone?” God’s best work comes in our weaknesses if we will let Him. (2 Cor 12:7-10)