Fear was labeled as the greatest culprit. The illusion of reality can separate us from all control of a situation. A powerful, downward spiral is created. Very early in scripture, God promised relief from fear for those who trust him. I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. .
Faith is the answer to fear.
It is not an excuse for ignoring adversity and hiding from reality, it is the God-given power to meet fear and prove the falsehood of the situation and to conquer its power over us. We have that promise stated many times in the Bible. In the New Testament something new is added. We were given access to the third part of the Trinity - The Holy Spirit. Often referred to as The Comforter, we now have the very real presence of God to sustain us in every facet of life.