How do I keep from being paralyzed or overwhelmed by fear? How do I respond to or help those whose faith is threatened by fear?
In the beginning of chapter 5, Sariah rejoices at the return of her sons, the more so because she had feared their death as well as her own. She had accused Lehi of being a "visionary man" and leading them out of Jerusalem to their deaths.
How does Lehi respond to these accusations?
With truth and with love.
He acknowledges that he is a visionary man, then continues with his testimony that if they had not been led out Jerusalem by a vision of God, they would have perished. He concludes with his testimony that he knows God will deliver their sons and bring them safely back to them.
Lehi not only comforted his wife, he strengthened her faith and testimony by speaking truth in love and by the Spirit.
There are several excellent scriptures and conference talks on fear and faith.
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a strong mind." 2 Timothy 1:7
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27).
"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." John 16:33
"Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you" D&C 68:6
"My beloved brothers and sisters, fear not. Be of good cheer. The future is as bright as your faith." Be of Good Cheer, Thomas S. Monson
"Faith and fear cannot coexist. One gives way to the other...In a household of faith, there is no need to fear or doubt. Choose to live by faith and not fear." Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, Kevin W. Pearson
"So I say, choose faith. Choose faith over doubt, choose faith over fear, choose faith over the unknown and the unseen, and choose faith over pessimism." Faith--The Choice is Yours, Richard C Edgley
"When we choose to follow Christ in faith rather than choosing another path out of fear, we are blessed" Live by Faith and Not by Fear, Quentin L. Cook
"We live in a time of turmoil...But we do not need to let our fears displace our faith. We can combat those fears by strengthening our faith." Face the Future with Faith, Russell M. Nelson
"Your exercise of faith in true principles builds character...As a result, your capacity and confidence to conquer the trials of life is enhanced." The Transforming Power of Faith and Character, Richard G. Scott
"In both of the experiences that these good families endured, pain and sorrow left because of the light of the gospel, which filled them with peace and comfort, providing the assurance that everything would be well." Faith in Adversity, Rafael E. Pino
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