10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. ~ Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the LORD is no longer taught in our churches or homes. Instead, we teach that God loves everyone no matter what we do, so we don’t have to worry about living in sin. Why? This is often because we don’t understand what the fear of the LORD is. We don’t truly understand what it means to fear the LORD.
The fear of the LORD is not the kind of horror you feel at the sight of a mob of vicious men walking toward you and your family bent on total destruction and annihilation. But it is the fear of the LORD, mixed with a love and reverence for the LORD, that keeps you from sinning because you know that His judgments are true, yet His mercies are renewed every day.
LORD God, help us to fear You the way You deserve. To fear You the way that a child fears their father. Teach us to love and revere You in all that we do. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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