Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8700 Threats to the life of faith » 8721 doubt » 8724 doubt, dealing with Uncertainty may be remedied by gaining assurance from God's word, remembering God's past goodness, reflecting on his power and appealing to his unfailing love. Believers should help the weak with the patience and encouragement that reflects God's own compassion. Doubt dealt with by holding on to God's truth Gaining assurance from God's word Psalm 119:147; 1 John 5:13 See also Psalm 119:116; John 20:31; Romans 15:4; 2 Peter 1:19 Receiving correction and understanding through God's word 2 Timothy 3:14-17 See also Psalm 119:130; Proverbs 6:23; 1 Corinthians 10:11 Avoiding idle speculation Ephesians 4:14; 1 Timothy 6:20-21; 2 Timothy 2:16,23; Titus 3:9 Doubt dealt with by meditating on God's works Remembering God's past deeds Psalm 77:10-20 See also Deuteronomy 7:17-19; 1 Chronicles 16:8-12 pp Psalm 105:1-6; Psalm 22:4-5; Psalm 74:12-17; Psalm 143:5; Isaiah 46:9; Matthew 16:9-10 Commemorating God's deeds Exodus 12:14 Religious festivals such as Passover provided a permanent reminder of God's past goodness to his people. See also Deuteronomy 16:1; Luke 22:19; 1 Corinthians 11:24-25 Reflecting on divine power Matthew 11:4-6; John 10:38; John 14:11 Doubt dealt with by trusting Trusting in God's unfailing love Psalm 6:2-4 See also Psalm 42:8; Isaiah 49:15-16; Isaiah 54:10; Jeremiah 31:3-4 Trusting in God's presence Genesis 28:15 See also Exodus 3:12; Deuteronomy 20:1; 2 Chronicles 20:15-17; Psalm 42:11; Psalm 73:23-26 Trusting in God's strength Isaiah 41:10 See also 1 Kings 19:6-8; Isaiah 40:28-31; Isaiah 43:2 Remembering God's concern for the weak God's compassion for the weak Ezekiel 34:16 See also Isaiah 42:3 God's grace to those with doubts Exodus 5:22-6:1 God responds to Moses' uncertainty by promising a demonstration of his power. See also Numbers 11:21-23; Judges 6:39-40; John 20:27 Pastoral concern for those who doubt Being patient with doubters Jude 22 See also Romans 14:1-4,15-17; Romans 15:1 Encouraging those with doubts Judges 20:22; Job 4:3-4 See also 2 Chronicles 32:6-8; Isaiah 35:3-4; Isaiah 40:1; 1 Thessalonians 3:2; Hebrews 10:23-25; Hebrews 12:12 See also
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