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  FEAR THOU NOT; FOR I AM WITH THEE
  by A.B. Simpson
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes that fear is a tactic of Satan to weaken
faith, but we can overcome fear by trusting in God and recognizing His
goodness and mercy.

Topics: "Trust in God", "Overcoming Fear"
Scripture References: Job 3:25, Psalm 23:6, Psalm 56:3, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 6:34, John 14:27, Romans 8:31, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 John 4:18

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DESCRIPTION
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A.B. Simpson emphasizes that fear is a tool used by Satan to weaken our
faith and hinder our blessings. He highlights how fear, rooted in
falsehood, can paralyze us and lead to distrust in God. Simpson
references Job's experience with fear, illustrating its destructive
nature, and encourages believers to confront fear with the truth of
God's promises. He reminds us that instead of succumbing to fear, we
should trust in the Lord, who assures us of His goodness and mercy.
Ultimately, every fear is a call to deepen our trust in God as the
remedy for our anxieties.

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CONTENT
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Satan is continually trying to weaken our faith by fear. He is a great
metaphysician and knows the paralyzing effect of fear-the great enemy of
faith. If he can cause us to fear, he will stop us from trusting and
hinder the very blessing we need. Job found the peril of fear and gives
us the sorrowful testimony I feared a fear, and it came upon me (Job
3:25, margin). Fear is born of Satan, and if we would only take time to
think a moment we would see that everything Satan says is founded upon a
falsehood. He is the father of lies. Even his fears are falsehoods and
his terrors ought to serve as encouragements.

When Satan tells you, therefore, that some ill is going to come, you may
quietly look in his face and tell him he is a liar.

Instead of ill, goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your
life. And then turn to your blessed Lord and say, What time I am afraid,
I will trust in thee (Psalm 56:3). Every fear is distrust, and trust is
the remedy for fear.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ab-simpson/fear-thou-not-for-i-am-with-thee/
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