It is the most potent tool of evil these days – FEAR.
Anger is fear manifested; hatred is fear manifested; violence is fear motivated. What do people fear? They fear loss of someone or something; they fear the competition of others in the workplace; and they fear death. What a world it would be if we could conquer our fear. How is fear conquered? it is conquered in the mind. Refuse to fear!! But on what basis and on what authority can one legitimately not fear? It is only on the basis of faith. Here are some verses from the King James Bible instructing us not to fear. There are literally hundreds more. If you trust in God you need not fear death for you will be with Him forever. you need not fear bad tidings because God will help and protect you. You need not fear being wronged, because God will make it right at some point. All following verses are from the King James Bible.
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Joshua 1:9
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
Romans 12 tells us: “Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. Isaiah 41:13
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? Psalm 118:6
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:4
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1 Peter 5:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe. Proverbs 29:25
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Deuteronomy 31:6
I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4
And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31:8
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. John 14:1
For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Romans 8:15
