Love > Fear
Love Is Greater Than _____
October 6, 2024
Key Scriptures
- 1 John 4:13-19
- Proverbs 9:10
- Proverbs 14:27
- Isaiah 11:2-3
- Romans 11:17-21
- 2 Timothy 1:7
- Psalm 56:11
- Proverbs 29:25
Key Points
- There are generally many healthy (walking on a freeway, standing on a train track, walking to close to a cliff, etc.), but only one fear will lead you to life: fear of God.
- We face numerous fears that can cause us to shrink back. Some can lead to sleepless nights, unhealthy thoughts, and flesh maintenance.
- We often predict the worse possible outcome even though we don’t know the outcome.
- A clever acronym to remember: False Evidence Appearing Real (FEAR).
- A healthy fear of God leads us to knowledge, understating, and humility.
- Fear of circumstances can bring unwarranted anxiety.
- Fear of man can cause us to compromise, lose confidence, and it can keep us from our calling.
- When the spirit of fear strikes, it always rooted in unbelief.
- Remembering His perfect love and our eternal destiny can get us through every fear.
Discussion
- How would you describe your fears? How do you react?
- In your own words, describe your fear of God. Is it healthy or unhealthy?
- How does God’s perfect love cast out fear?
- Do you have a go to scripture verse or promise that helps alleviate fear?