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Cancer Quote by David Jeremiah

“When we truly fear God, our fear of other things and other people begins to wane. Big fears make little fears go away. We can spend our days worrying about a host of daily challenges, but let the word cancer be mentioned in the same sentence with our name, and all our daily anxieties disappear…” quote by David Jeremiah
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““When we truly fear God, our fear of other things and other people begins to wane. Big fears make little fears go away. We can spend our days worrying about a host of daily challenges, but let the word cancer be mentioned in the same sentence with our name, and all our daily anxieties disappear into the cloud of a bigger fear. God, of course, is not a malevolent force like cancer. This means that when our smaller fears are absorbed by fear of Him, our lives gain security rather than become debilitated by the terror of an uncertain future.””

David Jeremiah

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Faith and Fear, David Jeremiah, 2010

Fear of a higher power can diminish smaller anxieties, providing a sense of security against life's uncertainties.

In simple terms: Big fear of God reduces everyday worries, offering security.

Key Takeaway

Embrace larger spiritual perspective to ease minor fears.

Themes

faith fear security

Mood

reflective comforting

Type

spiritual psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • counseling
  • stress management
  • life decisions

Key Concepts

spiritual hierarchy psychology of anxiety

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does spiritual belief affect your fear hierarchy?
  • Can secular meaning replace a “bigger fear” for comfort?
A Different Perspective

May not resonate with non-religious audiences.

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