Lifes Starting Point The secret of the LORD is with those who fear Him, and He will show them His covenant. Psalm 25:14 Recommended Reading Psalm 25:12-15 The Bible talks about the fear of the Lord over 300 times, and were told the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). Its the starting point for understanding life. Its also the starting point of blessings, for Psalm 128:1 says, Blessed is every one who fears the LORD. According to Solomon, fearing God and keeping His commands is the whole duty of man (Ecclesiastes 12:13). Since the Bible says there is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1), weve been delivered from the fear of Gods wrath. Yet Paul told the Philippian believers to work out [their] own salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12). For believers, the fear of God is the astonished reverence we feel as we gaze upon His majesty, contemplate His immensity, and recognize His infinite power. Thats a missing ingredient in much of Christianity. Many fears that grab our senses and control our actions are foolish; but when it comes to Almighty God, we need to approach Him with awe, respect, and reverent fear. I believe that the reverential fear of God mixed with love and fascination and astonishment and admiration and devotion is the most enjoyable state and the most purifying emotion the human soul can know. A. W. Tozer
Posted on: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 10:33:49 +0000
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