Fear (The Fear of the Unknown)

Text: Matthew 6:27-34

Memory Verse: Luke 10:4

And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha thou hath careful and troubleth about many things.

INTRODUCTION

The fear of the unknown could be circumstantial or inquisitiveness of man which leads to anxiety. It is an evidence of disbelieve expressed when man ignored God or is ignorant of God when all things consist and over question of what, when, how, where and who. This fear can be actual or perceived but God is our sufficiency and our very present help in trouble. (Psalms 46:1; 2 Corinthians 3:5)

DISCUSSION

What are some of the fear’s of the unknown?

Fear Of Lack: This a situation where man becomes worried because of the associated danger, shame of not having or not enough or against failing or falling from grace to grass. This can be lack of information, food, money, shelter, clothing, position etc. (Jeremiah 42:16; Hosea 4:6; Acts 4:34-35)

The Fear Of Death: This fear is activated when there is any form of threat to life, example. Life threatening sickness, danger to life et cetera. (1 Samuel 15:24-27)

The Fear Of Delay: This is characterized by the feeling of prolong waiting or seemingly denial. (Exodus 32:1)

The Fear Of Rejection: This fear is characterized by the seeming unacceptability by others or inferior (self-felt complex). (1 Samuel 15:24-27)

REVIEW QUESTION

What types of fear makes people to withdraw from making attempt? (1 Samuel 17:23-24)

CONCLUSION

As a believer, the fear of God is fundamental in our faith in God to dispel every other fears of man.