Insecurity is linked to mental health conditions such as narcissism, anxiety, paranoia
A person with high levels of insecurity may often experience a lack of confidence regarding many aspects of life. It may be difficult for that person to form lasting relationships or do their daily routine.
- Insecurity can be based on recent failures
- Social anxiety from being bullied or having critical parents can lead to insecurity.
- Perfectionism not only can cause insecurity, but depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and chronic fatigue.
DEALING WITH INSECURITY
People who experience significant insecurities in daily life may attempt to overcome them by identifying the causes. For example, a man who dreads going to work because he feels he does not perform his daily tasks adequately may ask himself what led to that belief and attempt to identify ways in which he might become more positive and realistic about his own abilities (Fowler, C. J., Allen, J. G., Oldham, J. M., & Frueh, B. C. (2013).
What Does the Bible Say About Insecurity?
If we hope to get to the root of insecurity—which can be caused by attaching our self-worth and identity to the things of this world—then we first need to know the truth about our identity as a child of God. That way, our self-worth can be grounded in truth rather than in the enemy’s lies.
1 Corinthians 10:13 tells us that God will not allow us to “be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
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