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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: The Reality of Inner Turmoil</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/t/the_reality_of_inner_turmoil.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/psalms/42-5.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/r/reality.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > The Reality of Inner Turmoil</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_inner_conflict.htm" title="The Reality of Inner Conflict">◄</a> The Reality of Inner Turmoil <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_innocent_suffering.htm" title="The Reality of Innocent Suffering">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Inner turmoil is a profound and often distressing experience characterized by emotional, mental, or spiritual conflict. The Bible, through its narratives, poetry, and teachings, acknowledges the reality of such turmoil and provides insight into its causes, manifestations, and resolutions.<br><br><b>Biblical Examples of Inner Turmoil</b><br><br>1. <b>David's Distress</b>: King David, a man after God's own heart, frequently experienced inner turmoil. In the Psalms, he often expresses his anguish and conflict. <a href="/psalms/42-5.htm">Psalm 42:5</a> captures this sentiment: "Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him for the salvation of His presence." David's psalms reveal a heart wrestling with fear, guilt, and despair, yet ultimately finding solace in God.<br><br>2. <b>Job's Suffering</b>: The Book of Job presents a profound exploration of inner turmoil through the character of Job, who endures immense suffering and loss. Job's dialogues with his friends and his lamentations to God reflect a deep struggle to understand his circumstances and maintain his faith. <a href="/job/3-26.htm">Job 3:26</a> states, "I am not at ease or quiet; I have no rest, for trouble has come."<br><br>3. <b>Paul's Inner Conflict</b>: The Apostle Paul describes his own inner conflict in <a href="/romans/7-15.htm">Romans 7:15-24</a> , where he speaks of the struggle between his desire to do good and the sin that dwells within him. He writes, "For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate." This passage highlights the tension between the flesh and the spirit, a common source of inner turmoil for believers.<br><br><b>Causes of Inner Turmoil</b><br><br>1. <b>Sin and Guilt</b>: Sin often leads to feelings of guilt and shame, causing inner turmoil. The Bible teaches that sin separates individuals from God, leading to spiritual unrest. <a href="/psalms/38-4.htm">Psalm 38:4</a> illustrates this: "For my iniquities have overwhelmed me; they are a burden too heavy to bear."<br><br>2. <b>Fear and Anxiety</b>: Fear of the future, uncertainty, and anxiety can lead to inner turmoil. Jesus addresses this in <a href="/matthew/6-34.htm">Matthew 6:34</a> : "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own."<br><br>3. <b>Spiritual Warfare</b>: The Bible acknowledges the reality of spiritual warfare, where believers face internal struggles against spiritual forces. <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a> states, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world's darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."<br><br><b>Responses to Inner Turmoil</b><br><br>1. <b>Prayer and Supplication</b>: The Bible encourages believers to bring their anxieties and conflicts to God in prayer. <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a> advises, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."<br><br>2. <b>Trust in God's Sovereignty</b>: Trusting in God's plan and sovereignty can provide peace amidst turmoil. <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a> instructs, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."<br><br>3. <b>Community and Support</b>: The Bible emphasizes the importance of community and mutual support in times of inner turmoil. <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Galatians 6:2</a> encourages believers to "Carry one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The Bible provides a comprehensive understanding of inner turmoil, acknowledging its reality and offering guidance for navigating it. Through the examples of biblical figures, teachings on the causes of turmoil, and the prescribed responses, Scripture offers a pathway to peace and resolution in the midst of internal conflict.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/r/reality.htm">Reality</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gray.htm">Gray (16 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sap.htm">Sap (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/purity.htm">Purity (16 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hairs.htm">Hairs (21 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/realized.htm">Realized (33 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/reality.htm">Reality (13 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/redeemer.htm">Redeemer (42 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