The Rules of Engagement

Reconnaissance

or someone who poses a threat to our sense of security and safety. It also denotes emotional unrest and “dis-ease” caused by uncertainty of one’s ability to overcome situations and challenges in life—financial, spiritual, physical, social, material, psychological, or emotional disability. Deuteronomy 2:25 indicates that fear is experienced not only on an individual basis but also at a national level. God promises the Israelites that He will “begin to put the dread of thee and the fear of thee upon the nations that are under the whole heaven, who shall hear report of thee, and shall tremble, and be in anguish because of thee.” There are different degrees of fear:

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Alarm: initial realization of danger Fright: sudden and momentary

Dread: stronger in intensity, dread grips the heart as it antici pates impending events that are difficult or impossible to avoid, rendering the person helpless and powerless over it.

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Terror: overpowering, intense, and debilitating Horror: a combination of fear and aversion

Panic: sudden, frantic fear that robs a person of reason Dismay: apprehension that robs a person of courage and power to act efficiently and effectively Consternation: a state of often paralyzing dismay character ized by confusion and helplessness Trepidation: dread characterized by trembling

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Scriptural reference for the spirit of fear and torment Genesis 32:11; Job 3:25; Psalm 91:5; Isaiah 8:11–14; Jonah 1:10; Luke 21:21; Romans 8:15; 2 Timothy 1:7; 1 John 4:18

Signs, symptoms, and manifestations of the spirit of fear and torment

Acrophobia (fear of heights)

Abuse

Agitation

Agoraphobia (fear of open spaces)

Alarm

Alcoholism

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