“How to Overcome Fear” – New Video with Advice from the CITA Ministry Director

A new episode, “How to Overcome Fear,” has been released on the Your Answer YouTube channel by CITA Ministry. Taras Sen, director of the Christ Is the Answer ministry and pastor of the church of the same name, talks about the causes of fear and how to overcome it. 

As the host and author of the series, he explores why people experience fear, what the Bible says about it, and how to break free from it.

According to Taras Sen, fear is often caused by uncertainty about the future, insecurity, life’s difficulties, fear of people, war, or even accountability for one’s actions in the case of wrongdoing. People experience fear in many forms—some are afraid of being alone, others fear terminal illness or even death itself.
Regardless of how fear manifests, God provides a way out and offers freedom from it.

Why Do People Fear? The root cause of fear is not knowing the Living God, not knowing His promises, and not being filled with the Holy Spirit. When fear attacks—when the devil rises against a person—they lack the strength to overcome it.
Fear can also stem from demonic influence, gaining access through sin or occult objects in one’s home.

For example, Halloween symbols—such as demons, suicide, death, or certain costumes—can open a door to unclean spirits, bringing fear, illness, intrusive thoughts, and mental distress. But the Word of God tells us: “Do not give the devil a foothold” (Eph. 4:27).

A spirit of fear can enter a person through intense fright or exposure to horror films. Sometimes, fear is inherited—especially if ancestors were involved in occult practices, witchcraft, or even murder.

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind” (2 Tim. 1:7).
The Greek word “deilia” means cowardice, timidity, and lack of courage. God does not want people to live in fear; instead, He offers His power, love, and sound mind.

Fear is a weapon of the devil. It often leads people away from God’s commandments and into sin.

To overcome fear, a person must be spiritually reborn so that the Holy Spirit can dwell within and give them God’s strength. The next step is to build a relationship with God through prayer, Bible reading, and being filled with the Holy Spirit. Experiencing God’s love drives out fear: “Perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18).

If someone struggles with fear, they should seek help from spiritually mature ministers for deliverance from unclean spirits.

In conclusion, the host emphasized that the only fear a person should have is the fear of the Lord—a reverent awe of God and a desire to obey His Word.

The Your Answer evangelistic channel also features other episodes in this series, such as “How to Overcome Suicidal Thoughts” and “How to Get Out of Depression.”

CITA Ministry Press Center.