Results for "fear-based-pragmatism"

Investment Losses 30-39 (Thirties)

"This loss proves I should never take financial risks again. Safety and minimalism are the only way forward."

LIE: Safety and minimalism are wisdom. TRUTH: IT IS WRITTEN burying talent in fear is wicked; engagement is required. Matthew 25:26-27

Matthew 25:26-27 99 Read Truth →

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Investment Losses 50-59 (Fifties)

"I'll never trust myself to make financial decisions again after this loss."

LIE: Can't trust myself again. TRUTH: 2 Tim 1:7 - Sound mind is GIFT, not earned. Abraham lied twice, stayed father of nations. You have Christ's mind...

2 Timothy 1:7 98 Read Truth →

self-doubt disqualification fear

Parenting Failure 90+ (Nineties Plus)

"I'll stand before God ashamed because I failed the most important job He gave me as a father."

LIE: I'll face God ashamed. TRUTH: 1 John 4:17 - BOLDNESS in judgment. As Jesus IS, so ARE you. No shame.

1 John 4:17 98 Read Truth →

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Investment Losses 25-29 (Late Twenties)

"I need to sit out of investing now and play it safe forever."

LIE: I must play it safe forever. TRUTH: God gave power and sound mind, not fear. 2 Tim 1:7

2 Timothy 1:7 97 Read Truth →

fear trauma paralysis

Disability & Limitation 13-15 (Early Teen)

"My disability means I'll never have a normal life, get married, or be desirable."

LIE: I'm undesirable because of my body. TRUTH: God looks at the heart, and yours is made righteous in Christ. (1 Sam 16:7)

1 Samuel 16:7 97 Read Truth →

loneliness rejection undesirable

End Times Fear 16-18 (Late Teen)

"The antichrist is probably already here, so building anything long-term is foolish."

LIE: Antichrist is here, stop building. TRUTH: Engage in BUSINESS until He comes - build NOW. Luke 19:13

Luke 19:13 97 Read Truth →

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No Spiritual Authority 60-69 (Sixties)

"Spiritual warfare is dangerous if I don't know exactly what I'm doing; I could get hurt."

LIE: Warfare is dangerous. TRUTH: Resist devil, he flees. James 4:7—enemy runs from Jesus in you, not toward you. (119 chars)

James 4:7 97 Read Truth →

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