2 Timothy 1:7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 The whole picture in this verse is not talking about a fear of God, but a fear of man, a fear of what could happen to us in this world, a fear of things going this way or that way around us, fear of circumstances, and all kinds of ways like that. God has not given us a spirit of fear though. He has given us a spirit of power and love and self-control. The whole picture...

Hebrews 2:17-18 For this reason, he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Hebrews 2:17-18 We have a sympathetic Savior who faced temptation and We have a sympathetic Savior who faced rempration and understands the difficulties of living in...

Hebrews 5:13-14 Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. Hebrews 5:13-14 These verses are, in a sense, a rebuke to those who should be mature in their faith, mature in their understanding of God's Word, but who still drink milk like an infant in faith. I read this, and I'm compelled to pray for maturity in my own...