Quotes
Psalm 36:1-4: “Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes. For he flatters himself in his own eyes that his iniquity cannot be found out and hated. The words of his mouth are trouble and deceit; he has ceased to act wisely and do good.
He plots trouble while on his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he does not reject evil.”
Ecclesiastes 12:13: “The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.”
Psalm 34:9: “Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him have no lack!”
Psalm 111:10: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!”
Questions
Especially for the Children:
a. Why should we value human life?
b. What are ways we can show we value human life?
- What was your top takeaway from this sermon?
- This text brings up an interesting ethical debate. Is it ever okay to lie? Discuss and defend your answer biblically.
- Why are we often uncomfortable with the language, “fear God”?
- Discuss what it means to fear the Lord.
- In what ways might we live as if we do not fear God?
- How does the fear of the Lord impact our view of human life?
- How might the fear of the Lord influence our care for human life?