The Beginning of Wisdom

Proverbs 1:7, 3:7, 8:13, 9:10, 19:23, 28:14

1.

Reveal Answer

Is the Fear of the Lord?

When I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man. He laid his right hand on me and said, “Don’t be afraid.” (Revelation 1:7)

• It’s Awe of God’s

Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him! (Psalm 33:8)

• It’s Reverence for God’s

¹The Lord reigns! Let the peoples tremble … ³Let them praise your great and awe-inspiring name. He is holy. (Psalm 99:1,3)

The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. (Proverbs 8:13)

Blessed is the one who fears the Lord always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity. (Proverbs 28:14)

2. The Results of the Fear of the Lord

• It Gives Us

for Decision-Making
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7)
¹If you receive my words… ⁵then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. (Proverbs 2:1,5)

• It Gives Us

Clarity and Obedience
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. (Proverbs 3:7)

• It Brings the

of God
The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; (Proverbs 19:23)

The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life. (Proverbs 22:4)

In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge. (Proverbs 14:26)