Two types of fear (Dothan, AL)

Two types of fear

Two types of fear Good fear and bad fear The Bible mentions two specific types of fear. The first type is beneficial and is to be encouraged. The second type is a detriment and is to be overcome. The first type of fear is fear of the Lord. This type of fear does not necessarily mean to be afraid of something. Rather it is a reverential awe of God a reverence for His power and glory. However it is also a proper respect for His wrath and anger. In other words the fear of the Lord is a total acknowledgment of all that God is which comes through knowing Him and His attributes. Fear of the Lord brings with it many blessings and benefits. It is the beginning of wisdom and leads to good understanding. Only fools despise wisdom and discipline. Furthermore fear of the Lord leads to life rest peace and contentment. It is the fountain of life and provides a security and a place of safety for us. Thus one can see how fearing God should be encouraged. (Psalm 25 14 111 10 Proverbs 1 7 [What do fools despise ] Proverbs 8 13 14 26-27 Proverbs 19 23). However the second type of fear mentioned in the Bible is not beneficial at all. This is the spirit of fear mentioned in 2 Timothy 1 7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind . A spirit of fearfulness and timidity does not come from God. Where does it come from you ask If it can t come from God it must come from somewhere else (Satan man etc.). Isaiah 66 4 I also will choose their delusions and will bring their fears upon them because when I called none did answer when I spake they did not hear but they did evil before mine eyes and chose that in which I delighted not. [When people do things mentioned in the third verse God will send them strong delusion which causes their fears to increase (ungodly fear). (2 Thessalonians 2 10-12). Why Because when He speaks through His Word many do not listen. They follow false teachings and traditions of men or deny He even exists]. No need to be afraid There are many places in the Bible where God encourages us Fear thou not for I am with thee be not dismayed for I am thy God I will strengthen thee yea I will help thee yea I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness be not afraid fear not . Often we fear the future and what will become of us the unknown. But Jesus reminds us that God cares for the birds of the air so how much more will He provide for His children Fear ye not therefore ye are of more value than many sparrows . God tells us not to be afraid of being alone of being too weak of not being heard and of lacking physical necessities. These admonishments continue throughout the Bible covering the many different aspects of the spirit of fear. These are just some of those verses (Psalm 121 7 Isaiah 41 10 Matthew 10 31 Luke 10 19 21 18 2 Thessalonians 3 3). The words fear not occur about 63 times in the KJV Bible. I wonder why Continue to study His word change the unknown to the known. No need to fear what a man says this man or any other man Who do you place your trust in See Jeremiah 17 5-8.