26 | FINANCE
DOES FEAR CONTROL YOUR FINANCES? Fear and the Christian It could be said that we are living in the Age of Fear when it comes to our finances – it has been a human lifetime since we’ve had such an intense combination of negatives occurring at the same time. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (NHEB) There are dozens of Bible verses dealing with fear and how the believer should react to it and most are a comfort, often containing the words “fear not”—as the believer is to adopt a spirit of peace even in the face of threatening circumstances. But is that how we really feel? Do we banish fear from our lives the moment we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour? I somehow doubt it, and I know it isn’t always how I react. The human side of my character is very much intact when it comes to fear and I think that’s the case for most believers. Some people are more disposed toward fear than others, perhaps because of genetics, upbringing, personal experience, or a bit of all three. But don’t feel guilty about this. God knows that we have fears - He assured His disciples not to fear again and again, they had fears even though they walked with him daily! We have put together some tips to help you battle the fear that may control your finances.
