Even the greatest and bravest people in the Bible were attacked by the spirit of fear, such as Jesus and Elijah. Among the seven tribes of Canaan, the Hittites (fear) also represent the spirit of fear.

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. (1 John 4:18)

The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe. (Proverbs 29:25)

Fear Can Snare Us

 But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death. (Revelation 21:8)

Fear and cowardice will bring destruction

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7)

The Spirit of Fear:

It makes people timid and shrink, and because of lack of security, they surround themselves with walls.

1. It causes people to live under the control of lies, deception, worry, anxiety, and pressure, and thus separates them from God, themselves, others, and nature.
2. In the Bible, words like "reverence", "fear", and "dread" are often translated into different words in Chinese, but in the original text, they are actually the same word. For example, in the ancient Greek of the New Testament, " phobos " is used. This word means " intimidation", " fear", " horror", " respect", etc.
3. Reverence is a healthy fear, a divine fear, a fear that is used by God, and comes from the spirit of fearing the Lord.

• Fear and terror are unhealthy fears that come from the devil and the spirit of fear and terror. It is not fear of the God who judges, but fear of God’s judgment. This kind of fear and terror will either keep us away from God; or, because of fear of God’s judgment, we will not rely on grace, but on good deeds to please God, that is, live in legalism and avoid God’s judgment by disguise.

Source: Pastoral Ministry Department of End-Time Ministry (Please notify us promptly if any copyright infringement is involved.)