Description
What is the fear of the Lord? It is a reverence for God and the things of the Lord. It’s a deep respect for the holiness of God and a godly fear of displeasing our Heavenly Father. It is not the kind of fear some people have experienced because they believe God is waiting to punish them when they make a mistake. A genuine reverence for the Lord can only be motivated by our love for our Heavenly Father. We love God so much, and we’re so deeply grateful for everything He’s done for us that we desperately want to please Him. And we don’t want to do anything that would hurt or displease our Father.
Developing a Holy fear of The Lord is a key that unlocks the treasures of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. Along with the intimate love of God, it composes the very foundations of our Christian walk.
Proverbs 9:10 (ESV)
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.”
