What does the Bible say about confidence?
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The Bible teaches that true confidence rests not in ourselves, but in the faithful presence, power, and promises of God through Christ. Proverbs 3:26 and Isaiah 41:10 assure believers that the Lord is their security and help in fear. Our sufficiency comes from God, not personal ability, as 2 Corinthians 3:5 teaches, though Philippians 4:13 gives confidence for every calling God provides. Hebrews 10:35-36 urges steadfast faith, while Romans 15:13 connects hope with the Holy Spirit's power. Because God knows and forgives His children, 1 John 3:20-21 grants assurance before Him. Such confidence humbly rejects self-reliance, as Proverbs 28:26 warns, and grows in love that casts out fear (1 John 4:18).
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- Proverbs 3:26
For Yahweh will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being taken.
- Isaiah 41:10
Don't you be afraid, for I am with you; don't be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
- 2 Corinthians 3:5
not that we are sufficient of ourselves, to account anything as from ourselves; but our sufficiency is from God;
- Hebrews 13:6
So that with good courage we say, "The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?"
- 1 John 3:20-21
[20] because if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. [21] Beloved, if our hearts don't condemn us, we have boldness toward God;
- Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.
- Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Hebrews 10:35-36
[35] Therefore don't throw away your boldness, which has a great reward. [36] For you need endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise.
- Proverbs 28:26
One who trusts in himself is a fool; But one who walks in wisdom, he is kept safe.
- 1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.
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