Basics of Biblical Counseling Lesson 8 Fear and Worry.

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Basics of Biblical Counseling Lesson 8 Fear and Worry

VII. Worry & Fear

A. Defining Worry 1.“Worry is an over-anxious concern regarding the future or things that keeps a person from fulfilling current responsibilities.” 1 2.“Worry is a sin of continual dwelling on and preoccupation with some fear, usually associated with the future.” 3.Worry should not be confused with diligent care and concern (2 Cor. 11:28, Phil. 2:20, Gal. 4:19) 4.Worry is not careful planning for the future which considers God’s sovereignty (James 4:13) 1 - NANC definition

A. Defining Worry 5.Concern can “change categories” and become worry

A. Defining Worry CONCERN WORRY Thoughts focused on changing the future Thoughts are unproductive & unfruitful It controls you Neglects other responsibilities Lose hope or stop functioning God not in equation God not in focus God is not being trusted

B. Worry is sinful 1.Jesus forbids worry (Matt. 6:19-34) 2.Paul commands believers to not worry (Phil. 4:6)

C. Dealing with Worry 1.Worry amounts to idolatry – God has been replaced a.Idolatry means worshipping someone or something other than God (Rom. 1:25) b.Worry expresses the idolatry of the heart (Matt. 6:19-21) c.The things we worry about reveal our idols d.The solution is repentance, since no one can serve two masters (Matt. 6:24, Ex. 20:3-6)

C. Dealing with Worry 2.Worry amounts to unbelief – not trusting God (Matt. 6:25-34) a.Worry is a totally unproductive, useless activity (v. 27) b.Worriers are people of “little faith” (v. 30) c.Worriers don’t see God’s provision, care, knowledge and faithfulness (vv ) d.Worriers focus too much on the “mights” of the future, such that they become irresponsible in the present (v. 34) e.The solution is to trust God, and seek His kingdom by honoring Him (v. 33)

C. Dealing with Worry 3.Worry needs to be replaced with righteous activities (Phil. 4:5b-9) a.Replace worry with prayer and thankfulness (v. 6) b.Replace worry with thinking on things that are true (v. 8) c.Replace worry with righteous behavior (v. 9) d.Note the progression: Right Praying Right Thinking Right Acting

C. Dealing with Worry e.The focus of it all: Know that God is near (v. 5b) f.The result: The peace of God will guard you (v. 7)

D. Right Fear Vs. Sinful Fear 1.Fears that are right: a.The fear of God (Ecc. 12:13, Prov. 1:7, 9:10) b.Fear of danger (Job 41:33, Gen. 4:14-15, 1 Cor. 6:19-20, Ps 64:1) 2.Fears that are sinful a.Fear of man instead of God (John 12:42-43, Luke 12:4-5, Gal. 1:10) b.Fear of things temporal rather than eternal (Luke 12:4-5, 1 Cor. 4:5, Gen. 26:7) c.Fear of things we cannot change (Prov. 3:25, Gen. 4:14)

E. Dealing with Sinful Fear 1.Replace sinful fear with the fear of the LORD (Ps. 118:4-6, 27:1, Prov. 3:25-26, 14:26, 19:23 Gal. 1:10) 2.Identify the lust or idol behind the fear (James 1:14-15) 3.Replace sinful fear with love (2 Tim. 1:7, 1 John 4:18)

E. Dealing with Sinful Fear FEARLOVE Focus on selfFocus on God & others Self-protectingSelf-giving What will I lose?What can I give? Avoids problemSolves problem Secludes selfSacrifices self HesitatesStarts Can be cast outCan cast out fear Highly suspiciousBelieves all things I wont’ tryActs obediently Might failReaches out even if fails

E. Dealing with Sinful Fear 4.Deal with guilt biblically (Prov. 28:1, 1 John 1:9) 5.View fearful situations as opportunities to grow for God’s glory and my good (Rom. 8:28-29, 2 Cor. 5:9) 6.Meditate on helpful Scripture verses

Homework No class next week. Catch up on reading if necessary Read chapters 15 & 16 Memorize Philippians 4:6-8 Additional reading and resources Personal project