Quotes about Fear

Therefore, while the promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear so that none of you should miss it. Hebrews 4:1

Gethsemane is all the things we fear most except one. We fear we are unheard. We're sure of it, but it is not true. It was in that original Gethsemane that Jesus, in the words of Hebrews 5:7, offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard...And we are heard.

I fear that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your minds may be corrupted from a complete and pure devotion to Christ. 2 Corinthians 11:3

You did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption. Romans 8:15

We may be afraid to ask God to keep us humble. Why are we not far more frightened of what pride can do?

We should wash ourselves clean from every impurity of the flesh and spirit, making our sanctification complete in the fear of God. 2 Corinthians 7:1

Fear is the very factor that keeps many of us from fleshing out the biblical reality that we can "do all things through Christ" (Phil 4:13). We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us, but frankly we won't if we're too afraid to try.

Forgive me for my unbelief [in myself]. If I realized how valuable I am, my insatiable need for affirmation would be quieted. Forgive me for being such a perfectionist that I resist doing something good out of fear that it won't be great.

For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father!" Romans 8:15

There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear. 1 John 4:18

Because he was too afraid of his father's household and the men of the city … he did it at night. Judges 6:27

How great is Your goodness that You have stored up for those who fear You and accomplished in the sight of everyone. Psalm 31:19