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.

Psalms 119:147

Doubt dealt with by holding on to God's truth

1 John 5:13

Gaining assurance from God's word

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Psalms 119:116
John 20:31
Romans 15:4
2 Peter 1:19
2 Timothy 3:14-17

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Receiving correction and understanding through God's word

Psalms 119:130
Proverbs 6:23
1 Corinthians 10:11
Ephesians 4:14
1 Timothy 6:20-21

Avoiding idle speculation

2 Timothy 2:16,23
Titus 3:9
Psalms 77:10-20

Doubt dealt with by meditating on God's works

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Remembering God's past deeds

Deuteronomy 7:17-19
1 Chronicles 16:8-12
Psalms 22:4-5; 74:12-17; 143:5
Isaiah 46:9

pp Ps 105:1-6

Matthew 16:9-10
Exodus 12:14

Commemorating God's deeds

See also

Deuteronomy 16:1

Religious festivals such as Passover provided a permanent reminder of God's past goodness to his people.

Luke 22:19
1 Corinthians 11:24-25
Matthew 11:4-6
John 10:38; 14:11

Reflecting on divine power

Psalms 6:2-4

Doubt dealt with by trusting

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Trusting in God's unfailing love

Psalms 42:8
Isaiah 49:15-16; 54:10
Jeremiah 31:3-4
Genesis 28:15

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Trusting in God's presence

Exodus 3:12
Deuteronomy 20:1
2 Chronicles 20:15-17
Psalms 42:11; 73:23-26
Isaiah 41:10

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Trusting in God's strength

1 Kings 19:6-8
Isaiah 40:28-31; 43:2
Ezekiel 34:16

Remembering God's concern for the weak

See also

God's compassion for the weak

Isaiah 42:3
Exodus 5:22-6:1

God's grace to those with doubts

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Numbers 11:21-23

God responds to Moses' uncertainty by promising a demonstration of his power.

Judges 6:39-40
John 20:27
Jude 1:22

Pastoral concern for those who doubt

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Being patient with doubters

Romans 14:1-4,15-17; 15:1
Judges 20:22
Job 4:3-4

Encouraging those with doubts

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2 Chronicles 32:6-8
Isaiah 35:3-4; 40:1
1 Thessalonians 3:2
Hebrews 10:23-25; 12:12

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8026 faith, growth in
8027 faith, testing of
8106 assurance
8416 encouragement, promises
8672 striving with God