The Fear of Rejection Keynote Scripture: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV
“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” Proverbs 29:25
Rejection Traps:
1.) Overly Starved.
1 Samuel 15:24
1 Samuel 15:23
Approval addicts have an inability to confront.
Approval addicts give in, but inwardly are angry and resentful.
2.) Overly Cautious.
Proverbs 28:14
John 12:42-43
Overcoming the fear of rejection:
1.) Say “YES” to pleasing God.
1 Kings 22:5
Matthew 6:33
2.) Say “NO” to pleasing people:
Isaiah 51:12b-13a
Galatians 1:10
GOAL: LIVE FOR AN AUDIENCE OF ONE
John 5:30
“Secure in God’s love, I will not surrender my self-worth to the opinions and judgements of others. When I am rejected, I will not retaliate; when I am hurt, I will allow God’s love to heal me. And knowing the pain of rejection, I will seek to love those who suffer from its anguish.” -Lloyd Ogilvie