Fear is an important emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm. There is good reason why the Creator has placed within us the emotion of fear. It is a wise person who recognises when fear is an appropriate response in a given situation. So, why do we talk about overcoming our fears? What is it about fear that needs to be overcome? Optimum mental health requires us to know how to deal with fears that threaten our happiness in life. What advice can the Bible offer and how can our faith banish fear?
