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The Bible addresses the issue of fear and cowardice, contrasting it with the courage that comes from faith and reliance on God's promises.<br><br><b>Old Testament References</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, cowardice is implicitly addressed through narratives and laws that emphasize courage and trust in God. For instance, in the account of the Israelite spies sent to Canaan, ten of the twelve spies returned with a fearful report, causing the people to doubt God's promise (Numbers 13-14). Their cowardice led to a lack of faith, resulting in a generation being denied entry into the Promised Land.<br><br><a href="/deuteronomy/20-8.htm">Deuteronomy 20:8</a> provides a direct reference to cowardice in the context of warfare: "Then the officers shall speak further to the people and say, ‘Who is the man that is afraid and fainthearted? Let him depart and return to his house, so that he does not make his brothers’ hearts melt like his own.’" This verse acknowledges the contagious nature of fear and the importance of courage in battle.<br><br><b>New Testament References</b><br><br>In the New Testament, cowardice is addressed more explicitly, particularly in the context of faith and discipleship. <a href="/revelation/21-8.htm">Revelation 21:8</a> provides a stark warning: "But to the cowardly and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and sexually immoral, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death." Here, cowardice is listed among other grave sins, indicating its seriousness in the eyes of God.<br><br>The Gospels also highlight the importance of courage in following Christ. In <a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a>, Jesus instructs His disciples, "Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell." This teaching emphasizes the need for spiritual courage over physical fear.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, cowardice is often seen as a failure to trust in God's sovereignty and power. It reflects a reliance on human strength and understanding rather than divine guidance. The Bible encourages believers to overcome fear through faith, as seen in <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a>: "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."<br><br><b>Practical Applications</b><br><br>In practical terms, Christians are called to exhibit courage in their daily lives, standing firm in their beliefs and convictions even in the face of opposition or persecution. The early church serves as a model of this courage, as believers faced severe persecution yet remained steadfast in their faith.<br><br>The biblical call to courage is not an exhortation to reckless behavior but rather an encouragement to trust in God's promises and act in accordance with His will, even when circumstances seem daunting.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/athanasius/select_works_and_letters_or_athanasius/18_the_saints_who_fled.htm"><span class="l">The Saints who Fled were no <b>Cowards</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter II. 18. The Saints who fled were no <b>cowards</b>. Of a truth no one can possibly<br> doubt that they were well furnished with the virtue of fortitude. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/18 the saints who fled.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_k/weighed_and_found_wanting.htm"><span class="l">Weighed, and Found Wanting</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Our text brings before us with dramatic vividness and sharpness of contrast, three<br> parties in this decisive hour"the faithless <b>cowards</b>, the faithful four <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/weighed and found wanting.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_st_john_chaps_xv_to_xxi/joseph_and_nicodemus.htm"><span class="l">Joseph and Nicodemus</span></a> <br><b>...</b> We may take these two contrite <b>cowards</b> as they try to atone for their unfaithfulness<br> to their living Master by their ministrations to Him dead, as examples of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../expositions of holy scripture st john chaps xv to xxi/joseph and nicodemus.htm</font><p><a href="/library/moody/moodys_anecdotes_and_illustrations/two_young_men.htm"><span class="l">Two Young Men.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> first. So they sat watching each other. In fact, to express the situation<br> in one word, they were both <b>cowards</b>"yes, <b>cowards</b>! But <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/two young men.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_f/the_new_leaders_commission.htm"><span class="l">The New Leaders Commission</span></a> <br><b>...</b> repeated here: 'As I was with Moses, so will I be with thee.' Did Joshua remember<br> how, nearly forty years since, he had fronted the mob of <b>cowards</b> with the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the new leaders commission.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/twenty-five_village_sermons/sermon_xxv_the_courage_of.htm"><span class="l">The Courage of the Saviour</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And do not be afraid of being called <b>cowards</b> and milksops for bearing injuries<br> patiently"those who call you so will be likely to be the greatest <b>cowards</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kingsley/twenty-five village sermons/sermon xxv the courage of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_st_john_chaps_xv_to_xxi/glad_confession_and_sad_warning.htm"><span class="l">Glad Confession and Sad Warning</span></a> <br><b>...</b> We talk about them as <b>cowards</b>. Well, they were better and they were worse than <b>cowards</b>;<br> for their courage failed second, but their faith had failed first. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../glad confession and sad warning.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_b/the_widened_mission_its_perils.htm"><span class="l">The Widened Mission, Its Perils and Defences</span></a> <br><b>...</b> friends, as He trusts all such always, and believed that 'for My sake' was a talisman<br> which would sweeten the bitterest cup and would make <b>cowards</b> into heroes <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/the widened mission its perils.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_14_1868/justification_by_faithillustrated_by_abrams.htm"><span class="l">Justification by Faith --Illustrated by Abram's Righteousness</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He had fought boldly and conquered gloriously, and now he fears. <b>Cowards</b><br> tremble before the fight, and brave men after the victory. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../justification by faithillustrated by abrams.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ward/a_coal_from_the_altar_to_kindle_the_holy_fire_of_zeale/the_fift_part.htm"><span class="l">The Fift Part.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>Cowards</b> and cravens, stand and look who goes first: souldiers of courage will cast<br> lots for the onset and fore-rank, for desperat services, and single combats. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ward/a coal from the altar to kindle the holy fire of zeale/the fift part.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/cowards.htm"><span class="l"><b>Cowards</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Cowards</b> (3 Occurrences). 2 Corinthians 4:1 Therefore, being engaged in this service<br> and being mindful of the mercy which has been shown us, we are not <b>cowards</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cowards.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/unfaithful.htm"><span class="l">Unfaithful (58 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Revelation 21:8 But as for <b>cowards</b> and the unfaithful, and the polluted, and murderers,<br> fornicators, and those who practise magic or worship idols, and all <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/unfaithful.htm - 23k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wasting.htm"><span class="l">Wasting (57 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> An accusation was made to him that this man was wasting his possessions. (WEB WEY<br> ASV BBE DBY RSV NIV). 2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we are not <b>cowards</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wasting.htm - 23k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fornicators.htm"><span class="l">Fornicators (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Revelation 21:8 But as for <b>cowards</b> and the unfaithful, and the polluted, and murderers,<br> fornicators, and those who practise magic or worship idols, and all <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fornicators.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/engaged.htm"><span class="l">Engaged (31 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEY). 2 Corinthians 4:1 Therefore, being engaged in this service and being mindful<br> of the mercy which has been shown us, we are not <b>cowards</b>. (WEY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/engaged.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mindful.htm"><span class="l">Mindful (39 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (DBY). 2 Corinthians 4:1 Therefore, being engaged in this service and being mindful<br> of the mercy which has been shown us, we are not <b>cowards</b>. (WEY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mindful.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/polluted.htm"><span class="l">Polluted (80 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Revelation 21:8 But as for <b>cowards</b> and the unfaithful, and the polluted, and murderers,<br> fornicators, and those who practise magic or worship idols, and all <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/polluted.htm - 31k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cowed.htm"><span class="l">Cowed (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cowed.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cowardly.htm"><span class="l">Cowardly (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cowardly.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/allotted.htm"><span class="l">Allotted (54 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Revelation 21:8 But as for <b>cowards</b> and the unfaithful, and the polluted, and murderers,<br> fornicators, and those who practise magic or worship idols, and all <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/allotted.htm - 22k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/empty-tomb.html">What is the importance of the empty tomb? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-cowardice.html">What does the Bible say about cowardice or being a coward? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-indecision.html">What does the Bible say about indecision / being indecisive? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Cowards (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-1.htm">2 Corinthians 4:1</a></span><br />Therefore, being engaged in this service and being mindful of the mercy which has been shown us, we are not <span class="boldtext">cowards</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-16.htm">2 Corinthians 4:16</a></span><br />Therefore we are not <span class="boldtext">cowards</span>. Nay, even though our outward man is wasting away, yet our inward man is being renewed day by day.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/revelation/21-8.htm">Revelation 21:8</a></span><br />But as for <span class="boldtext">cowards</span> and the unfaithful, and the polluted, and murderers, fornicators, and those who practise magic or worship idols, and all liars--the portion allotted to them shall be in the Lake which burns with fire and sulphur. This is the Second Death."<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/cowards.htm">Cowards</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cower.htm">Cower (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cowards.htm">Cowards (3 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/c/cowardly.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Cowardly"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Cowardly" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/c/cowed.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Cowed"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Cowed" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>