I was just reading another question asking if fear was a good thing in Christianity. I started to answer that fear is never a good thing, but then it occurred to me that I guess it can be when it keeps you from hurting yourself or getting yourself killed.
In what cases is fear good?
2007-11-15 14:50:08 · 12 answers · asked by Linz VT•AM 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
fear itself is good-how you respond to it can be bad or good-that fight or flight instinct kicks in and depending on circumstance which is better---smile and enjoy the night
2007-11-15 15:00:32 · answer #1 · answered by lazaruslong138 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fear is a basic instinct that most living creatures have which as you pointed out causes a reaction against danger. There are two reactions that can occur. They are called fight or flight. When the bible talks about fearing God it is not talking about this same type of instinctive fear. It says that to fear God is to hate evil.
2007-11-15 14:58:25 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. E 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In religion, fear should not be a motivating factor.
In some situations, fear is a good instinct to have because it protects you from dangerous situations. Other than that, you shouldn't fear consequences of your religious choices.
2007-11-15 16:45:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a good thing if you're going to get physically hurt, but too much fear would give you more stress than you would really need.
2007-11-15 14:56:27 · answer #4 · answered by I'm a Huynhner! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perfected love casts out all fear. There is no fear in love. Fear has torment. (1John 4:18)
2007-11-15 15:02:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whenevre your physical safety is in danger is a good time to be fearful. Otherwise don't worry about it.
2007-11-15 14:52:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philippians 2:12
Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
2007-11-15 15:03:16 · answer #7 · answered by PHIL B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you answered your own question, but yes fear is only good whenever it warns you of potential danger.
2007-11-15 14:59:19 · answer #8 · answered by ۞ JønaŦhan ۞ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My favorite pirate's motto again - "Without Fear, there is no Courage."
2007-11-15 17:45:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you are playing hopscotch over bear traps.
2007-11-17 01:05:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋