Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5760 Human attitudes and behaviour » 5890 insecurity
Lack of security, often in relation to one's future or to one's present position. All human life is insecure, but the future of sinners is particularly dangerous and real security is found only in God.
The insecurity of human life
Isaiah 40:6-8See alsoJob 1:13-21;Psalm 90:10;Psalm 146:3-6;Ecclesiastes 9:1,12;Ecclesiastes 10:8-9;Jeremiah 51:58;1 Thessalonians 5:1-3
The insecurity of the sinner's life
Psalm 37:1-2See alsoPsalm 37:9-11;Proverbs 6:12-15;Proverbs 11:5;Proverbs 24:19-22;Proverbs 29:1;Isaiah 30:12-14;Isaiah 47:8-11;Jeremiah 6:13-15;Jeremiah 15:5-9;Jeremiah 49:16-18;Amos 8:14
The insecurity of the rich
1 Timothy 6:17See alsoProverbs 27:24;Luke 12:15-21;1 Timothy 6:7-10
Examples of behaviour motivated by insecurity
Saul's vendetta against David
1 Samuel 18:6-12See also1 Samuel 18:17-29;Samuel 19:1,9-17;Samuel 20:30-31
Assassination of political rivals
2 Kings 11:1 pp2 Chronicles 22:10See alsoJudges 9:1-6
True security is to be found in God alone
Proverbs 14:26See alsoDeuteronomy 33:12;1 Kings 2:45;Psalm 16:5;Psalm 48:8;Proverbs 3:5-6
See also
4015 life5398 loss5828 danger5839 dissatisfaction5877 hesitation5884 indecision5942 security6040 sinners8722 doubt8808 riches
