“God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love and a sound mind”
II Timothy 1:7
So why do so many of us live in fear?
1.The main reason is a lack of knowledge, people are afraid of the things they don't understand the word of God says that His people perish because of the lack of knowledge.
Hosea 4:6
2.You need not fear for there is now no condemnation to those who are in Christ
Romans 8:1
So what Spirit did God give us?
1. The verse here in Second Timothy says one of POWER, LOVE, and a SOUND MIND that is three different things, but can be wrapped up into The Holy Spirit. So we can read this verse this way God did not give us a spirit of fear but gave us His Holy Spirit. Jesus told us that He would send the Helper.
John 14:16,17&26
What is the power of the Holy Spirit?
1.The Holy Spirit give us the boldness (power) to step out of our comfort zones
Acts 1:8
What is Love?
1.Paul writes about love to the Corinthians in 1st Corinthians 13 and tells them without love we are nothing.
1st Corinthians 13:1,2
2.Jesus talks about how love is His commandment
John 15:12
Sound Mind / Faith
1.As Christians we are to be of sound mind not double minded.
James 1:5-8
2. The Bible says that with out faith it is impossible to please God
Hebrews 11:6
3.With a sound mind you know who you are in Christ
2 Corinthians 5:17
Romans 8: 15-17
Closing Statement God has given the commandment to be strong and of good courage
Joshua 1:9
