Courage, from a Christian perspective, is deeply rooted in faith and reliance on God. It is not the absence of fear but the ability to act in obedience to God's will despite fear or uncertainty. Biblical courage often involves trusting in God's strength and guidance rather than relying solely on human abilities[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/how-does-the-bible-define-courage/?citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "1")[43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054](https://www.wisdomonline.org/blog/courage/?citationMarker=43dcd9a7-70db-4a1f-b0ae-981daa162054 "2").
The Bible provides numerous examples of courage:
- **Joshua and Caleb**: They trusted God's promise and encouraged the Israelites to enter the Promised Land, even when others doubted (Numbers 13-14).
- **David**: His courage to face Goliath stemmed from his faith in God's power (1 Samuel 17).
- **Esther**: She risked her life to save her people, relying on God's providence (Esther 4:16).
Scripture also encourages believers to be courageous:
- *"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."* (Joshua 1:9)
- *"Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."* (Psalm 27:14)
Christian courage is about standing firm in faith, defending biblical principles, and trusting God's plan, even in challenging situations. How does this resonate with your reflections on faith?
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