To fear the Lord is not just to be afraid of Him, but to also revere Him. The fear of the Lord is a profound, adoring respect that draws us to Him, not away. The fear of God boosts our confidence in approaching Him and is the starting place for intimacy with Him.
It means to hold Him in high esteem, to hallow Him, to adore Him above anyone and anything else. When we fear God, we take on His heart, do what pleases Him, depart from evil, walk in humility, obey His word, and respect authority.
True worship cannot exist without awe—this fear includes trembling at His presence and at His word.
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