Why does God say not to fear?

God is worthy of our trust. Fear will cause us to trust our own resources or to put our trust in someone or something else other than God. The psalmist said, “It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humanity. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in nobles” (Ps. 118:8-9).

What does the Bible mean when it says the fear of the Lord?

The term can mean fear of God’s judgment. In Proverbs 15:33, the fear of the Lord is described as the “discipline” or “instruction” of wisdom.

Why is fear of the Lord important?

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.” When we “fear” God, His divine and unfathomable wisdom becomes available to us. “’Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.

Do you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?

Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father but by me.” (John 14:6) This one way is to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior and follow God’s plans for our life which are laid out in the Bible.

What does God-fearing woman mean?

English Language Learners Definition of God-fearing —used to describe religious people who try to obey the rules of their religion and to live in a way that is considered morally right.

What God says about fear?

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” “Do not fear the king of Babylon, of whom you are afraid. Do not fear him, declares the LORD, for I am with you, to save you and to deliver you from his hand.”

Why do some people do not believe in Jesus?

People do not believe in Jesus because they reject the light that God has given them, resulting in God’s judicially blinding them; but some see Jesus’ glory and believe. We’ll divide the text into four parts: 1. People do not believe in Jesus because they reject the light that He has given them (12:36-37).

What happens to people who reject Jesus as their savior?

“There is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved” than the name of Jesus ( Acts 4:12 ), and those who reject Him, for whatever reason, face an eternity in the “outer darkness” of hell where there will be “weeping and gnashing of teeth” ( Matthew 25:30 ). Why do people reject Jesus as their Savior?

Why do some people do not need a savior?

1) Some people do not think they need a savior. These people consider themselves to be “basically good” and do not realize that they, like all people, are sinners who cannot come to God on their own terms. But Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” ( John 14:6 ).

What makes people not want to accept Jesus?

But then by the Lord’s tender mercies, unmerited favor and grace on a freeway in the pouring rain after an accident being hit by a truck (in 1983) I was awakened to my need for His Son, the Savior. (Thank you so much, God!) I don’t know what’s keeping you from Jesus.