Fear Is Not a Sin explores what the Bible says about fear, emphasizing God’s compassion and his many promises to be near his people when life dismays and threatens them.
When life takes a turn for the worse, our natural response is fear and anxiety, even though God commands his people many times in Scripture to not be afraid. However, as bestselling author and biblical counselor Edward T. Welch explains, those commands do not mean that our fears are inherently sinful. Instead, they are an invitation from God to go to him with our troubles.
Fear Is Not a Sin: It Is a Call to Action guides readers to respond to fear by going to God and learning to pray his words back to him. Readers will be encouraged that the fears they experience are an opportunity to grow from a “little-faith” to a “big-faith” that takes God at his word and trusts him in an uncertain world where things can and do go wrong.
- Readers will learn that fear is an opportunity to grow in faith, courage, and confidence.
- Short, easy-to-read, journal format will help readers interact with what the Bible says about fear and God’s help.
- Biblical, practical counsel and reflective exercises help readers navigate their fears and anxieties with faith and trust in God.
Edward T. Welch, MDiv, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and faculty member at CCEF. He earned a PhD in counseling (neuropsychology) from the University of Utah and has a Master of Divinity degree from Biblical Theological Seminary. Welch has been counseling for over forty years and has written extensively on the topics of depression, fear, and addictions. His biblical counseling books include Shame Interrupted, When People Are Big and God Is Small, Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave, Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness, Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest, A Small Book about a Big Problem, A Small Book for the Anxious Heart, A Small Book about Why We Hide, I Have a Psychiatric Diagnosis, and Someone I Know is Grieving. MY REVIEW I am honored to have been selected to review this remarkable book. Fear and anxiety can be debilitating for so many people and I felt such great comfort after reading it. This book was truly a blessing to read. It speaks directly to the struggles of fear and anxiety, reminding us of how deeply God loves us and how much He desires for us to call on Him for help. I found it remarkable and extremely helpful in pointing me back to the Word of God for comfort and strength.What encouraged me most was the reminder that it is not a sin to feel fear. Instead, the book shows us that we can, and should, cry out to God without shame or guilt. We cannot overcome fear and anxiety on our own, but through seeking God, there is real help and lasting relief. I highly recommend this book to anyone who suffers from the weight of fear and anxiety. It offers not only encouragement but also practical, faith-filled hope. |
