Word of God (10.04.2016) Overcome the Fear of Men

Overcome the Fear of Men 

Introduction:

·         We are fearful to people naturally by the way we were brought up and most of the time

We live with it.

Bible Says need to Honor the Authority but no need to fear without a reason (Eg: Do your work honestly and abide with the policies of the organization. but in the meantime expecting promotions and so on don’t try to please Boss in everything unlawfully or unwantedly (Eg: staying long hours in office for namesake to please him\her. Do your work and leave on time). Our future is in the hands of the Lord and We must know this clearly.

Romans 13:1New International Version (NIV)

Submission to Governing Authorities

13 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.

·         Fear is an emotion which teaches to fight or to take Flight(Run away)

·         Fear Cripples you and paralyzes you.

·        Do not fear the reproach of mere mortals

Isaiah 51:7-8New International Version (NIV)

⁷ “Hear me, you who know what is right,
    you people who have taken my instruction to heart:
Do not fear the reproach of mere mortals
    or be terrified by their insults.
⁸ For the moth will eat them up like a garment;
    the worm will devour them like wool.
But my righteousness will last forever,
    my salvation through all generations.”

·         Physically harmful so we fear for people who threatens us

·         A-Z Phobias in human’s life can be viewed in the below link and that is putting them in the spirit of darkness.


http://www.changethatsrightnow.com/a-z-list-of-fears-and-phobias/A/

·         We fear for people because we will not get what we desire or what we want.

·         Luke 12:4-7 Says, You are Worth More than Many Sparrows.

Luke 12:4-7New International Version (NIV)

⁴ “I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. ⁵ But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after your body has been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him. ⁶ Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. ⁷ Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

·         1 Samuel 15:24 says, Fear of Men can cause us to sin.

1 Samuel 15:24New International Version (NIV)

²⁴ Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned. I violated the Lord’s command and your instructions. I was afraid of the men and so I gave in to them.

-   Peter also denied Jesus due to the fear of Men.

Overcoming the Fear of Men

1.   Fear of the God dispels the fear of Men. Because only God is in control of our life.

Proverbs 1:7New International Version (NIV)

⁷ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
    but fools^[a] despise wisdom and instruction.

2.   Having a clear Conscience.

-          Our Father in Heaven is the perfect Father and He don’t condemn His own children but He always allows things to correct them. If there is a guilty feeling don’t stand away from Him assuming He will punish but repent with all your heart and come closer to Him.

Ephesians 4:26-27New International Version (NIV)

²⁶ “In your anger do not sin”^[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, ²⁷ and do not give the devil a foothold.

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3.   Willingness to go through unjust sufferings for Christ.

By knowing,

-          All things works together for who puts their faith in God.

Romans 8:28New International Version (NIV)

²⁸ And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who^[a] have been called according to his purpose.)

-          God is working all things together to turn it for Good.

-          1 Peter 2:19-21New International Version (NIV)

¹⁹ For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God. ²⁰ But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. ²¹ To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his steps.

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4.   Be ready to lose anything for God.

-          Don’t keep the worldly desires with a high priority.

-          Anything that takes the place of the God is the Idol. Hence keeping the desires is not a sin but it should be aligned with the God’s principle and our first priority should be God.

5.   Be strengthen by God to face your Fear

Psalm 118:5-9New International Version (NIV)

⁵ When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord;
    he brought me into a spacious place.
⁶ The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid.
    What can mere mortals do to me?
⁷ The Lord is with me; he is my helper.
    I look in triumph on my enemies.

⁸ It is better to take refuge in the Lord
    than to trust in humans.

⁹ It is better to take refuge in the Lord
    than to trust in princes.

-         Deuteronomy 31:6

6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Fear no More and May God bless you all.