Become New with John Ortberg 16. Step 4: How to Overcome Fear and Anxiety
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Feb 3, 2025 Explore the intricate relationship between fear and spiritual growth. Discover a three-step inventory process to confront fears with divine guidance. Understand how acknowledging anxiety can lead to personal transformation. The importance of community support shines through as listeners learn to embrace their emotions. This enlightening discussion inspires listeners to see fear not as a setback, but as a stepping stone towards deeper faith and personal development.
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Fear and Sin
- Fear plays a significant role in sin.
- From the beginning, fear motivated Eve to eat the forbidden fruit and Adam to hide from God.
The Root of Sin
- John Ortberg recounts a story about a speaker discussing the root of sin.
- The speaker listed various sins, but ultimately pointed to pride and fear as the underlying causes.
Fear's Destructive Power
- Fear is a destructive force that affects every aspect of our lives.
- The Big Book of AA emphasizes fear's pervasive and corrosive nature, suggesting it causes more trouble than stealing.
