Have you ever wondered what it means to fear God? Are we to be afraid of Him? Are we to tremble at His greatness? Is fearing God important?
Well, in today's episode I share a simple yet powerful definition to help you better understand what it means to fear God.
Here are some verses for further study -
Psa. 111.10 (NKJV) The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.
Prov. 1.7 (NKJV) The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Prov. 1.29 (NKJV) Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of the LORD,
Prov. 2.5 (NKJV) Then you will understand the fear of the LORD, And find the knowledge of God.
Prov. 8.13 (NKJV) The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverse mouth I hate.
Prov. 9.10 (NKJV) “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Prov. 10.27 (NKJV) The fear of the LORD prolongs days, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
Prov. 14.26 (NKJV) In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And His children will have a place of refuge.
Prov. 14.27 (NKJV) The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.
Prov. 15.16 (NKJV) Better is a little with the fear of the LORD, Than great treasure with trouble.
Prov. 15.33 (NKJV) The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility.
Prov. 16.6 (NKJV) In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.
Prov. 19.23 (NKJV) The fear of the LORD leads to life, And he who has it will abide in satisfaction; He will not be visited with evil.
Prov. 22.4 (NKJV) By humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches and honor and life.
Prov. 23.17 (NKJV) Do not let your heart envy sinners, But be zealous for the fear of the LORD all the day;