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fear of the Lord


I heard a sermon last week that has stuck in my head and heart.  It was about the “fear of the Lord”.  This is not the type of fear that is about being scared.  It is the fear of honoring and understanding holiness. 

The Bible is full of truth about the “fear of the Lord” and how it is important to fear God.  In fact yesterday I shared a few promises from Psalm 112 about living in the fear of the Lord.

Today I will do a little something similar.  Here are some verses, mainly from Proverbs about the outcomes and truth of what fearing God brings in to our lives.  Read and apply what God teaches you.

Proverbs 1:7  NLT
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 9:10  NLT
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.

Proverbs 10:27  NLT
Fear of the Lord lengthens one’s life, but the
years of the wicked are cut short.

Proverbs 14:27  NLT
Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.

Proverbs 15:33  NLT
Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor.

Proverbs 19:23  NLT
Fear of the Lord leads to life, bringing security and protection from harm.

Take a lesson from what God teaches us.  Fear the Lord.  Honor Him, and watch how God works in your life!

1 Samuel 12:24  NLT
But be sure to fear the Lord and faithfully serve him. Think of all the wonderful things he has done for you.
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