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Does God punish me for my sins?

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Does God punish me for my sins?

Originally Answered: How does God punish those who sin? God doesn’t punish, he’s all loving. However, due to the laws of nature,or the laws of humans, our misdeeds often have consequences.

Is it normal to be afraid of God?

It is normal to have a healthy fear of our Lord. But if your fear is something that consumes you, you have to figure out where it’s coming from to understand it and correct it. Could it be that your fear stems from the idea that your sins are too terrible to be forgiven and you’re afraid of God’s punishment for you?

What happens when we fear God?

According to Psalm 111:10: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.” When we “fear” God, His divine and unfathomable wisdom becomes available to us.

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How can I overcome the fear of God?

Overcome Fear God’s Way: Pray The Bible instructs us to “[not] worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done” (Philippians 4:6, NLT). Not only are we taught to not worry or fear, but we are also told what to do instead of worrying: pray.

What happens if we don’t fear God?

If we don’t fear God, we will not take sin seriously enough. The consequences of sin are enormous. In God’s righteousness, even when we have been forgiven for our sins, we still have to reap the results of having committed sin.

What is godly fear?

Godly fear isn’t the same as fear of a tyrant, or a dictator. We don’t need to fear His anger, unless we fear punishment due to a bad conscience and impenitent heart because of sin. (Romans 2:5-9) To fear God is absolute reverence and awe for an Almighty God, the Creator of all things.

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Is there forgiveness with you that you may be feared?

But there is forgiveness with You, that You may be feared.” Psalm 130:3-4. When we weigh our words and actions on the scales of godly fear, then we gain wisdom and understanding and virtue, because then we learn and do God’s will. A lack of godly fear leads to us doing our own will.

What does the Bible say about fear and power?

The Bible says, “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, NKJV). The key is to learn to trust God.