Selah · Answered from Scripture
What does the Bible say about courage?
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Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9
Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 41:10
For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
2 Timothy 1:7
Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh.
Psalms 27:14
Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
So that with good courage we say, “The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
Hebrews 13:6
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in Yahweh.
Psalms 31:24
Verses quoted from the World English Bible (public domain).
A reflection
The Bible consistently encourages strength and courage, emphasizing that we are not alone in our struggles; God is always present to uphold and support us (Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 41:10). Our courage does not stem from ourselves but from the assurance of God's presence and strength in our lives (2 Timothy 1:7, Psalms 31:24). As we put our hope in God, we can find true courage to face challenges (Psalms 27:14).
This reflection was written by AI from the verses above. The verses are quoted verbatim; the AI never writes Scripture.
Where traditions read it
- Orthodox
- Courage comes from relying on God's strength, as believers are called to stand firm in their faith and find comfort in God's unwavering support.
- Protestant
- True courage is rooted in hope in God, and believers are encouraged to act valiantly, knowing that all strength and victory come from Him, not from their own abilities.
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