False Evidence Appearing Real

Types of Fear
**** REVERENT.

PSA 34:4 "I sought the Lord and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fear"
Fear (Fear of the Lord) is often used to describe reverence. "Let the Lord's people show him reverence, for those who honor him will have all they need". PSA 34:9 NLT

The scriptures reveal several things about the "FEAR OF THE LORD"
1). It is CLEAN "Enduring Forever "The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever; the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether" . PSA 19:9 NKJV

2). It can be LEARNED "Come, ye children, hearken unto me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD" PSA 34:11

3). It is the beginning of WISDOM "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do His commandments. His praise endureth for ever" PSA 111:10

4). It is the beginning of KNOWLEDGE " The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." Prov. 1:7

Psalm 25:12-15 reveals promises to those who fear the Lord
1. Guidance: "What man is he that feareth the LORD? Him shall He teach in the way that He shall choose" v. 12

2. Spiritual Prosperity: "His soul shall dwell at ease, " v. 13

3. Future Prosperity: "and his seed shall inherit the earth" v. 13

4. Divine Confidant: "The secret of the LORD is with them that fear Him, " v. 14

5. Covenant: "and He will show them His covenant" v. 14

6. Deliverance: "My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies" v. 15 N.L.T.

**** CAUTIONARY.

An awareness or warning to save us and/or others from hazards in this world. This type of fear preserves lives so that they are available to fulfill their individual purpose.

**** PANIC & ANXIETY.

"Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up". Prov. 12:25 TNIV
This type of fear is not just a human "trait" it is NOT of God. It can immobilize and torment individuals, making them feel powerless and alone. "Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. " 1 John 4:18. TNIV Indecision or wrong decisions are then made that could give place to bondage and great suffering .

**** FEAR OF MAN.

Fear of any man is a trap, keeping you from fulfilling a purpose. Pray and ask God for wisdom on how to deal with a particular individual and trust God that he will keep you safe. "To fear anyone will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe". Prov. 29:25 TNIV

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Satan's plan is to steal, kill and destroy John 10:10.
In the face of fear we are to remember our calling from God. We have within us

1) The power of God through the holy spirit, enabling us to no longer be victims. "For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline" 2 Tim 1:6-7 TNIV.

2) The perfect love of God, poured into our lives through Jesus Christ and his abiding presence. "And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us" Romans 5:5 TNIV.

3) The mind of Christ by which we can apply the ways of God in making "sound" choices. "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline" 2 Tim 1:7 TNIV

Applying this truth determines whether we overcome fear or are overcome by it. " for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith" 1 John 5:4 TNIV