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Bible
Lesson: Marks Of Godly Character Versus Marks Of Non-Christian
Character: Courage Versus Cowardice.
Bible
Texts:
Courage:
Acts
15:24-27 NLT
24
“We understand that some men from here have troubled you and upset
you with their teaching, but we did not send them!
25
So we decided, having come to complete agreement, to send you
official representatives, along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
26
who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 27
We are sending Judas and Silas to confirm what we have decided
concerning your question.
Cowardice:
Proverbs
29:25 NLT
Fearing
people is a dangerous trap, but trusting The Lord means safety.
The
Word, Courage:
Joshua
1:9 KJV
Have
not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid,
neither be thou dismayed: for The Lord thy God is with thee
whithersoever thou goest.
I
Chronicles 28:20 NLT
Then
David continued, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t
be afraid or discouraged, for The Lord God, my God, is with you. He
will not fail you or forsake you..."
Psalm
23:1-6 KJV
1
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
2
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the
still waters.
3
He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for
His name's sake.
4
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they
comfort me.
5
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
and I will dwell in the house of The Lord for ever.
Psalm
27:1,14 KJV
1
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is
the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
14
Wait on The Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine
heart: wait, I say, on The Lord.
Psalm
31:24 KJV
Be
of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope
in The Lord.
Psalm
56:3,4 KJV
3
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
4
In God I will praise His Word, in God I have put my trust; I will not
fear what flesh can do unto me.
Psalm
112:6,7 NLT
6
Such people will not be overcome by evil. Those who are righteous
will be long remembered.
7
They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust The Lord to care
for them.
Isaiah
41:10-13 NLT
10
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I
am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up
with My victorious right hand.
11
“See, all your angry enemies lie there, confused and humiliated.
Anyone who opposes you will die and come to nothing.
12
You will look in vain for those who tried to conquer you. Those who
attack you will come to nothing.
13
For I hold you by your right hand— I, The Lord your God. And I say
to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.
Mark
5:36 KJV
As
soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He saith unto the ruler
of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.
John
14:27 KJV
Peace
I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth,
give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be
afraid.
I
Corinthians 15:58 NLT
So,
my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work
enthusiastically for The Lord, for you know that nothing you do for
The Lord is ever useless.
I
Corinthians 16:13 NLT
Be
on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous.
Ephesians
6:10 KJV
Finally,
my brethren, be strong in The Lord, and in the power of His might.
Philippians
1:27,28 NLT
27
Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves
in a manner worthy of The Good News about Christ. Then, whether I
come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you
are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting
together for the faith, which is The Good News.
28
Don’t be intimidated in any way by your enemies. This will be a
sign to them that they are going to be destroyed, but that you are
going to be saved, even by God Himself.
II
Timothy 1:7 KJV
For
God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love,
and of a sound mind.
The
Word, Cowardice:
Proverbs
28:1 NLT
The
wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the Godly are as
bold as lions.
Proverbs
29:25 NLT
Fearing
people is a dangerous trap, but trusting The Lord means safety.
Isaiah
51:12 KJV
“I,
yes I, am The One who comforts you. So why are you afraid of mere
humans, who wither like the grass and disappear?
Matthew
8:26 KJV
And
He saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then He
arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
Matthew
26:56 KJV
But
all this was done, that The Scriptures of the prophets might be
fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook Him, and fled.
Mark
4:38 KJV
And
He was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they
awake Him, and say unto Him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
Mark
6:48-51 KJV
48
And He saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto
them: and about the fourth watch of the night He cometh unto them,
walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.
49
But when they saw Him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been
a spirit, and cried out:
50
For they all saw Him, and were troubled. And immediately He talked
with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not
afraid.
51
And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they
were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.
Luke
8:25 KJV
And
He said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid
wondered, saying one to another, What manner of Man is this! for He
commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey Him.
Luke
22:54-60 NLT
54
Then took they Him, and led Him, and brought Him into the high
priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.
55
And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were
set down together, Peter sat down among them.
56
But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly
looked upon him, and said, This man was also with Him.
57
And he denied Him, saying, Woman, I know Him not.
58
And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of
them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.
59
And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed,
saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with Him: for he is a
Galilaean.
60
And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately,
while he yet spake, the cock crew.
John
9:22 NLT
His
parents said this because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders, who
had announced that anyone saying Jesus was The Messiah would be
expelled from the synagogue.
II
Timothy 1:7 KJV
For
God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and
of a sound mind.
II
Timothy 4:16 NLT
The
first time I was brought before the judge, no one came with me.
Everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted against them.
Revelation
21:8 KJV
But
the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and
whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have
their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which
is the second death.
Prayer:
I
Corinthians 4:2 KJV
Moreover
it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Hebrews
10:23 KJV
Let
us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for He is
faithful that promised;)
