Spiritual lessons for Christians 2
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Spiritual lessons
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LESSON 2 |
OUR FIRST ENEMY OF THE
SOUL (MIND) IS FEAR!
We
as human beings are constantly attacked by the spirit of fear; either
through the powers of darkness which is the spirit world or of the human
spirit, which is the world we experience daily. It’s the will of God
that we overcome those types of fears. Through His Spirit He empowers
us to control those fears and even overcome them. It’s not God’s will
that His children live in bondage. The mind can enhance or destroy the
life of a Christian. We must bring these thoughts of fear under the
control of the Holy Ghost. The only fear that a Christian should experience
on a daily bases is a continual fear of God not in being afraid, but
in the sense of continual reverence towards His presence in a Christian
life.
Let’s relate to some scripture for spiritual support from the Word of
God.
Romans 8:14-16 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these
are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again
to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out,
“Abba, Father.” The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that
we are children of God. New King James Version (NKJV)
Follow the leadership of God’s Spirit. You are in the family of
God - reject those fears that are negative and have no place in your
life!
1 John 4:17-19 (The Consummation of Love) Love has been perfected
among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment;
because as He is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love;
but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But
he who fears has not been made perfect in love. We love Him because
He first loved us. New King James Version (NKJV)
There is no fear in love, think about this statement, say it over and
over again in your mind to allow the Word to heal your thoughts and
your feelings.
Fear involves torment, think about this statement, it’s not meant for
God’s children to live in torment. Perfect love casts out fear, the
question here is what is perfect love? The only One possible of sharing
perfect love is the Lord and He will cast out all unhealthy fears, because
the fear of God is a healthy fear, surrounded by respect of His presence.
Let’s now through the Word of God verify the importance of fear towards
God!
Read these Scripture that follow:
Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And
the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 10:27 The fear of the Lord prolongs days, But the years
of the wicked will be shortened.
Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,
And His children will have a place of refuge.
Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, To turn
one away from the snares of death.
Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom,
And before honor is humility.
Proverbs 19:23 The fear of the Lord leads to life, And he who has
it will abide in satisfaction; He will not be visited with evil.
Psalm 19:8-10 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the
heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; The
fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD
are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than
gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
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