Paradigm for Overcoming Sinful Fear
How can I overcome sinful fear?
1. Develop a strong God focus.
- Recognize that God is in control (Acts 17:24-27).
- Confront and confess my lust for control (1 John 1:9).
- Allow God to be God (Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 46:1-10).
2. Develop love as the antidote to fear (1 John 4:15-21, 2 Timothy 1:7)
3. Deal with guilt biblically (Proverbs 28:1, Matthew 5:23-24)
- Learn how to confess and repent.
4. View fearful situation as opportunities to grow for God’s glory (Romans 8:28-29,
Matthew 5:16, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
5. Meditate on and memorize key Scriptures (such as 1 Timothy 1:7, Psalm 118:6,
1 Peter 5:7).
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