FEAR : Cause, Consequences and Cure 1JOHN 4:12-21
1. THE CAUSE OF FEAR Disconnection from God – through unbelief, rejection of God’s love and His right to govern our lives, and disobedience Disconnection from self – through childhood experience, through guilt, self- hatred, self- punishment Disconnection from significant others – through relationship breakdown, emotional isolation, loneliness, self- absorption
2. THE CONSEQUENCES OF FEAR Anger Relational Difficulties Driven-ness Addictions Perfectionism Depression Separation Anxiety Violence and Abuse Controlling Behaviour
3. THE CURE Re-affirm that we have been created by God in His image and although we are deeply fallen we have been completely redeemed through the death and resurrection of Christ, reconciled to God and indwelt by the Holy Spirit. Repent of our self- reliance and any rejection of God’s right to govern our lives. Recommit to trusting God with every aspect of our lives.
3. THE CURE Reconnect with God as our heavenly Father, who has promised to supply all our emotional, spiritual and physical needs through Christ who loves us and has given His life for us. Seek the forgiveness of those we have hurt as a result of our fear driven behaviours. Begin to appropriate God’s spirit of power, love and self- control.
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