Fear Causes Sin

Proverbs 23:7
"7 For as he thinks within himself, so he is.
He says to you, “Eat and drink!”
But his heart is not with you.""

Whatever way we think is what drives us to actions. Deep down in our soul is the essence of how we think, whether we realize it or not.

Our thoughts produce actions, no matter how much we wish to justify ourselves we cannot separate our thoughts from our actions.

If there is contempt in the heart there are mean spirited actions, sometimes covert, sometimes overt, but in either case the heart is engaging in hatred.

If there is love in the heart there are kind actions that are demonstrated.

Satan plants fear in the heart of the controller causing the controller to generate drama and trouble toward those he wishes to harm. Those who walk in fear feel a sense of the need to control others either to protect themselves or to get what they want from those they dominate.

Those who readily attack others when there is no good reason, are showing their inner fear of losing control of themselves and others.

The devil plants thoughts of fear in hearts leaving his victims feeling vulnerable. When someone feels a loss of control they will act in irrational ways to gain back what they believe they have lost.

We see this in politics, churches and families as we move through this life.

1 Peter 5:7-9 "…7 Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering."

Many people compare themselves with others, even inaccurately to justify their elevated position in their own minds. Rather than comparing their status with God they can feel superior by comparing themselves with others around them. This causes a controlling spirit to attempt to dominate others.

2 Corinthians 10:12-16
"12 For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise."

Those who attempt to control others through manipulation and intimidation are demonstrating a fearful spirit. They cannot be trusting Christ and free in their soul when domination is present.