Medo
O medo é uma das emoções mais paralisantes. Mas a Bíblia repete mais de 300 vezes: 'Não temas.' O perfeito amor lança fora o medo, porque Deus está conosco.
O antídoto contra o medo
No amor não existe medo; o perfeito amor lança fora o medo. O medo tem a ver com castigo, mas quem ama está em Deus.
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has torment: therefore, he who fears is not made perfect in love.
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has torment: therefore, he who fears is not made perfect in love.
18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has torment: therefore, he who fears is not made perfect in love.
7 For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice; but of power, and of love, and of self-government.
7 For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice; but of power, and of love, and of self-government.
15 For you have not received the spirit of bondage, again, to fear; but you have received the spirit of adoption, by which we cry, Abba, Father.
15 For you have not received the spirit of bondage, again, to fear; but you have received the spirit of adoption, by which we cry, Abba, Father.
15 For you have not received the spirit of bondage, again, to fear; but you have received the spirit of adoption, by which we cry, Abba, Father.
Deus é refúgio
O Senhor é a minha luz e minha salvação — de quem terei medo? Ele é fortaleza da minha vida — de quem me recearei?
Confiar e não temer
Quando o medo chegar, confie em Deus. O Senhor é escudo e refúgio — Ele acalma tempestades e silencia todo medo.
Não temas — Eu estou contigo
Deus repete: não temas, porque eu sou contigo. Ele segura nossa mão direita e nos fortalece em cada situação de medo.
Paz que vence o medo
A paz de Cristo e a confiança no Pai celestial dissipam todo temor. Jesus disse: não se turbe o vosso coração, nem se atemorize.
27 Peace I leave you; my peace I give you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Be not disheartened; be not intimidated.
27 Peace I leave you; my peace I give you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Be not disheartened; be not intimidated.
1 Let not your heart be troubled; believe on God, and believe on me.
6 Be anxious about nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God;7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds, through Christ Jesus.
6 Be anxious about nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God;7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds, through Christ Jesus.
7 Cast all your anxious care on him, because he cares for you.
28 And fear not them you kill the body, but can not kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet neither of them falls to the ground without your Father.30 Nay, the very hairs of your head are all numbered.31 Fear not, then; you are much more valuable than sparrows.
Coragem e segurança
O Senhor é meu pastor, nada me faltará. Mesmo no vale da sombra da morte, não temerei mal algum, porque Tu estás comigo.
Exemplos de coragem
Gideão, Josué, Eliseu e os apóstolos enfrentaram o medo pela fé. Deus encorajou cada um deles pessoalmente.
38 Jesus being in the stern, asleep on a pillow, they awake him, saying, Rabbi, do you not care that we perish?39 And he arose, and commanded the wind, saying to the sea, Peace! be still! Immediately the wind ceased, and great calm ensued.40 And he said to them, Why are you so timorous? How is it that you have no faith?
49 When they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was an apparition, and cried out.50 For they all saw him, and were terrified; but he immediately spoke to them, saying, Take courage; it is I; be not afraid.
30 And the angel said to her, Fear not, Mary, for you have found favor with God.31 And behold, you shall conceive and bear a son, whom you shall name Jesus.
32 Fear not, my little flock, for it has pleased your Father to give you the kingdom.
5 «Let your behavior be without the love of money, being contented with the things you have; for himself has said,» 'I will never leave you, not will I at all utterly forsake you.'6 «So that taking courage, we may say,» 'The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man can do to men.'
6 «So that taking courage, we may say,» 'The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man can do to men.'
14 Since, then, the children partook of flesh and blood; he, also, in like manner, partook of these; that, through death, he might vanquish him who had the power of death, that is, the devil;15 and deliver them, who, through fear of death, were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Would you, then, not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and you shall have praise of the same.
14 Nevertheless, although you even suffer for righteousness' sake, you are happy. Therefore, do not fear their fear, neither be troubled: