Depression

A deep sense of despondency, discouragement and sadness, often linked with a sense of personal powerlessness and a loss of meaning in and enthusiasm for life. Many biblical characters show evidence of such behaviour which originates in a number of different ways.

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Some causes of depression External circumstances 2 Co 1:8 See also 1 Ki 19:3–4; Job 9:23; Ps 42:1–11; Ps 88:1–18; Joe 1:11 Physical illness or exhaustion 1 Ki 19:5–8 See also Ge 21:15–16; Ps 6:1–7; Ps 22:14–17; Ps 31:9–12; Is 38:1–2; Jon 1:5 Fear of others 1 Ki 19:1–3 Fear of failure 1 Ki 19:4 See also…