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Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion .

Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion . “Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.” -- Ambrose Redmoon. What is your attitude? What are you focused on?

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Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion .

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  1. Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion.

  2. “Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.” -- Ambrose Redmoon

  3. What is your attitude? What are you focused on? Problems Vs.Possibilities CourageVs.Compromise VisionVs.Stagnation

  4. Courage A Christian is one who has……

  5. Introduction • If you look down deep into the Genes of a True Child of God, You will find COURAGE! • Definition • Tharsos • Akin (by transposition) to θράσοςthrasos (daring); boldness (subjectively): - courage. • Confidence

  6. Why is it important to have Courage? I. It is commanded and expected of God’s people

  7. Commanded / Expected Be of Good Courage Deuteronomy 31:7-8 7 And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it. 8 And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

  8. Commanded / Expected God Spoke to Joshua Deuteronomy 31:22-23 22 Moses therefore wrote this song the same day, and taught it the children of Israel. 23 And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land which I sware unto them: and I will be with thee.

  9. Commanded / Expected To Solomon 1 Chronicles 22:13 Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed.

  10. Commanded / Expected Be Strong and of Good Courage Psalms 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

  11. Commanded / Expected Be Strong and of Good Courage Joshua 1:6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.

  12. Commanded / Expected Be Strong and of Good Courage 1 Chronicles 28:20 And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.

  13. Commanded / Expected Watch, Stand Fast, Be Strong 1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

  14. Commanded / Expected Stand fast, Striving Philippians 1:27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

  15. Commanded / Expected God has given us spirit of Power 2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

  16. What type of examples do we have for true Child of God Courage? II. Examples

  17. Examples Of True Courage From A Child Of God Joshua and Caleb Numbers 13:30 And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.

  18. Examples Of True Courage From A Child Of God Gideon’s Army Judges 7:7-23

  19. Examples Of True Courage From A Child Of God Daniel Daniel 1:8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

  20. Examples Of True Courage From A Child Of God Daniel Daniel 6:10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

  21. Examples Of True Courage From A Child Of God Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Daniel 3:12 There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.

  22. Examples Of True Courage From A Child Of God Peter and John Acts 4:19 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.

  23. Examples Of True Courage From A Child Of God Peter and John Acts 5:29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

  24. How do we show that courage today? III. Today?

  25. Seeking First the Kingdom Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

  26. Faithfully Following Christ Matthew 10:22 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.

  27. Enduring Persecution 2 Timothy 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

  28. Suffering / Enduring Temptation 1 Peter 1:5-6 5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:

  29. Confronting Things Even When There Might Be Confrontation Example: JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD

  30. Conclusion • Do you have COURAGE? • Are you having trouble with gaining COURAGE? It all comes back to the Love in which one has for God!

  31. Conclusion If not a Christian, Do you LOVE God? Hear His Word – Romans 10:17 Believe that Jesus is the Son of God – John 8:24 Repent of your sins – Luke 13:3 Confess the name of Jesus – Romans 10:9-10 Be Baptized in the blood of Christ – Acts 2:38 If a Christian, Have you LOST LOVE for God? Have you remained faithful? – Revelation 2:10

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