What does the Bible say about insecurity?
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The Bible teaches that insecurity is answered not by self-exaltation, but by knowing God’s steadfast love, forgiveness, purpose, and care for his people in Christ. Psalm 139:14 affirms that we are fearfully and wonderfully made, while Song of Solomon 4:7 portrays the delight of covenant love. Jesus offers abundant life in John 10:10, and his truth brings freedom from false judgments in John 8:32. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds believers that God’s purposes are hopeful, even in hardship. Because Christ’s perfect love casts out fear, 1 John 4:18 calls us to rest in him. We bring anxious hearts to God in prayer, confess sin freely, and walk in the good works he has prepared for us.
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- Song of Solomon 4:7 11 votes
You are all beautiful, my love. There is no spot in you.
- John 10:10 6 votes
The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.
- Psalms 139:14 5 votes
I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.
- James 5:16 4 votes
Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.
- John 8:32 4 votes
You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
- Jeremiah 29:11 4 votes
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says Yahweh, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.
- 1 John 4:18 4 votes
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.
- Philippians 4:6 3 votes
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
- 1 John 1:9 2 votes
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
- Ephesians 2:10 2 votes
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.
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