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Convictions continued
• J O S H U A 1 4 :7 -8 | “I returned and gave an honest report, but my brothers who went with
me frightened the people from entering the Promised Land. For my part, I wholeheartedly
followed the Lord my God.”
Conviction is the result of humbly trusting in the will and Word of God. Stubbornness is
proudly trusting in your own will.
• 2 K I NG S 1 7 :1 3 -1 4 | Again and again the Lord had sent his prophets and seers to warn
both Israel and Judah: “Turn from all your evil ways. Obey my commands and decrees—
the entire law that I commanded your ancestors to obey, and that I gave you through my
servants the prophets.” But the Israelites would not listen. They were as stubborn as their
ancestors who had refused to believe in the Lord their God.
Stubbornness is not listening to the advice from God’s Word or the advice of godly people.
Conviction is living by the advice of God’s Word.
PROMISES FROM GOD
• R O MA NS 2 :7 | He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the
glory and honor and immortality that God offers.
• 1 P E T E R 4 :1 9 | Keep on doing what is right, and trust your lives to the God who created
you, for he will never fail you.
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Courage See also Doubt; Enemies; Fear
Courage is the ability to act on what we know is right and good, to dare to do what
we should or must. Fear paralyzes; courage is what helps us move ahead. Courage
does not conquer fear, it simply renders fear ineffective. It gives us a confident assurance that we can succeed. Christians recognize that they have an extra resource in
God’s promised help in time of need. This should bring about a boldness to face any
situation that comes our way. It should be noted that sometimes the courageous thing
to do is run, if that is what will bring about the greatest good. The Bible speaks of
courage to stand firm against evil, to remain strong in our faith, to resist temptation,
to do the right thing. The more we learn to rely on God, the more courageous we will
become.
Where do I get the courage to go on when life seems too hard or obstacles
seem too big?
• DE U T E R O NO MY 2 0 :1 | “The Lord your God . . . is with you!”
• PSA L M 2 7 :1 | The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? (See note
on page 493.)
• I SA I A H 4 1 :1 0 | “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your
God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.”
(See note on page 639.)
• J O S H U A 1 :9 | “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord
your God is with you wherever you go.”
• 1 C H R O NI C L E S 1 9 :1 3 | “Be courageous! Let us fight bravely for our people and the cities
of our God. May the Lord’s will be done.”
True courage comes from God. It is understanding that he is stronger than our mightiest
foes and that he wants to use his strength to help us. Courage is not misplaced confidence in your own strength but well-placed confidence in God’s strength.
• DE U T E R O NO MY 2 0 :8 | “Is anyone here afraid or worried? If you are, you may go home
before you frighten anyone else.” (See note on page 177.)