Fears / Phobias Test Answers

Fears / Phobias Test
Answer Sheet / Explanations

First, allow me to encourage you by saying that ALL of us are tempted to fear at times. However, if we maintain that fear, then something is wrong. If you have answered any of the questions with [1] or more then you have are facing the bondage of an ungodly fear in your life.

Rather than attempting to answer every fear on an individual basis, I would like to share some principles of truth to help enable you to overcome the bondage of fear. Jesus said, "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 8:32). Here are some basic truths:

I. The devil is the author of fear.
"They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms" (Isaiah 14:16). (Lucifer).
II. Fear opens the door for the enemy to work.
"For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me" (Job 3:25).
III. God is the author of peace.
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee" (Isaiah 26:3).
IV. God is sovereign ruler of creation.
"Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places" (Psalm 135:6).
V. God's desire to work everything together for our good.
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28)
VI. If God is for us, no one can be against us.
"What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31).
VII. If you are a Believer, the Spirit of God that is in you is greater than the enemy in the world.
"Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world" (I John 4:4).

Some Scriptures To Help You Overcome Fear

1. "For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me" (Job 3:25).

2. "The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe" (Proverbs 29:25).

3. "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" (Psalms 23:4).

4. "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind" (II Timothy 1:7).

5. "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?" (Psalms 27:1).

6. "Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident" (Psalms 27:3).

7. "In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me" (Psalms 56:4).

8. "But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil" (Proverbs 1:33).

9. "Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh" (Proverbs 3:25).

10. "I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears" (Psalms 34:4).

11. "I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about" (Psalms 3:6).

12. "In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me" (Psalms 56:11).

13. "Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day" (Psalms 91:5).

14. "He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD" (Psalms 112:7).

Excellent Passages To Memorize

~ Psalm 23 ~ "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 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. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever" (Psalms 23:1-6).

~ Psalm 91 ~ "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation" (Psalms 91:1-16).

~ Romans 8 ~ "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:28-39).

In contrast to the unhealthy fears, there is a a fear of God. This does not mean that we walk around all the time with our hands covering our heads expecting God to strike us dead all the time. Such fear is an ungodly fear. However, it means that we understand that there is a consequence for every thought that we entertain, every word that we speak, and every thing which we do, whether it is good or bad. It is a reverence for the all knowing, sovereign Ruler of creation. This fear must also be balanced with the understanding of God's mercy and grace.

The Fear Of The Lord

1. "O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him" (Psalm 34:9).

2. "The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate" (Proverbs 8:13).

3. "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding" (Proverbs 9:10).

4. "In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge" (Proverbs 14:26).

5. "The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death" (Proverbs 14:27).

6. "The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil" (Proverbs 19:23).

7. "By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life" (Proverbs 22:4).