*The Spiritual Attack*
Fear can influence the spirit and soul of man. Persistent fears cause spiritual paralysis. No man who has a heart of fear is capable of great feats of spiritual attainment.
Fear is a chain that binds the soul, a force that breaks communion with God. A fearful person cannot live in the presence of God.
The truly great men of history were men who overcame fear. The roots of their faith went deep into the sacred love of the Creator of the universe. They knew Him; and because they knew Him, they did not fear. Chapter 11 of Hebrews describes some of these heroes of faith.
To Abraham, God said; “Fear not!” Abraham believed and became one of the greatest men of all history.
Moses was not afraid. Though it meant incurring the wrath of the emperor, he refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter. He led forth from Egypt some three million slaves who became the great nation of Israel.
Joshua was not afraid. Even though warring kings and soldiers outnumbered him, they crumbled before his daring faith.
David was not afraid. He could fight a bear, a lion, a giant. He said, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me...” (Ps. 23:4).
Fear brings spiritual poverty to the soul. The gifts and fruits of the Spirit wither and die under the continued successful assault of fear.
For a healthy spiritual life, Christians must live above fear.
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