The Fear of the Lord
Proper Fear of the Lord Leads to a Proper Heart and Life Posture Before the Lord
Proper Fear of the Lord Leads to Us Growing in Our Understanding of the Glory of the Lord
Proper Fear of the Lord We are the Temple Being Transformed and Reflecting the Glory of God
Growing in the Fear of the Lord Results in…
- Growing in the Fear of the Lord - What is Changing?
- Our Posture Before God
- Our Understanding of God (His Glory)
- Our Transformation by God (Temple)
Growing in the Fear of the Lord Results in…
- God Pours Out His Love to Those Who Fear Him
11For his unfailing love toward those who fear him
is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.
12 He has removed our sins as far from us
as the east is from the west.
13 The Lord is like a father to his children,
tender and compassionate to those who fear him. —Psalm 103:11-13 NLT
- God Shows Mercy to Those Who Fear Him
50 He shows mercy from generation to generation
to all who fear him. —Luke 1:50 NLT
- Growing in the Fear of the Lord Keeps Us from Sinning
“Don’t be afraid,” Moses answered them, “for God has come in this way to test you, and so that your fear of him will keep you from sinning!” —Exodus 20:20 NLT
- Growing in the Fear of the Lord Provides Us with Godly Wisdom and Knowledge
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and discipline. —Proverbs 1:7 NLT
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.
Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. —Proverbs 9:10 NLT
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom.
All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom.
Praise him forever! —Psalms 111:10 NLT
He will be the sure foundation for your times,
a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge;
the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure. —Isaiah 33:6 NIV
- God Leads Those Who Fear Him
Who are those who fear the Lord?
He will show them the path they should choose. —Psalm 25:12 NLT
My question: What are God-worshipers like?
Your answer: Arrows aimed at God’s bull’s-eye. —Psalm 25:12 MSG
Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. 13 For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. —Philippians 2:12-13 NLT
- The Church is Strengthened and Grows When They Properly Fear the Lord
31 The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it became stronger as the believers lived in the fear of the Lord. And with the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it also grew in numbers. —Acts 9:21 NLT
When We are Growing in Our Fear of the Lord, He…
- Pours Out His Love
- Shows Us His Mercy
- Keeps Us from Sinning
- Gives Us His Wisdom and Knowledge
- Leads Us in Life