What does the Bible say about confidence in the lord?
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The Bible teaches that believers may rest in confident trust in the Lord because He is faithful, sovereign, present, and gracious toward His people. Proverbs 14:26 says that the fear of the Lord gives strong confidence, while Proverbs 3:26 assures us that the Lord guards our steps. God has not given His children a spirit of fear but of power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7), and He promises His sustaining presence in Isaiah 41:10. This confidence is not self-reliance but humble dependence on Christ, who completes the good work He begins (Philippians 1:6). Through prayer in Jesus' name, the Spirit fills believers with hope and strength amid temptation and trial (John 16:23; Romans 15:13; 1 Corinthians 10:13).
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- Proverbs 14:26
In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, And he will be a refuge for his children.
- 2 Timothy 1:7
For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
- 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.
- Philippians 1:6
being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
- James 4:10
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.
- 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.
- 1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
- Psalms 118:8
It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, Than to put confidence in man.
- John 16:23
"In that day you will ask me no questions. Most assuredly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.
- Proverbs 3:26
For Yahweh will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being taken.
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