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Godly fear is loving and trusting in Him. As we fear God more completely, we love Him more perfectly. And "perfect love casteth out all fear."
- Perfect Love
The love of God is not only the highest form of love, but...
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- Do Not Fear
We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to...
- Rational
In short, I didn't become a Christian because God promised I...
- Wisest
Whatever dramas are going on in my life, I always find that...
- Charles Inglis
TO fear God, is one of the first and greatest Duties of his...
- Fearful
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- Fear Nothing
The remarkable thing about God is that when you fear God,...
- Perfect Love
Apr 1, 2014 · We should fear in the sense that we seek refuge from God away from God’s terrible wrath. God’s grace in Christ is the refuge from God’s wrath outside Christ. There is terror outside of Christ, and there is a different kind of trembling inside of Christ.
It’s true that the Bible repeatedly tells us to fear God: “Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the people of the world revere him” (Psalm 33:8). But what does it mean by “fear”? We usually fear something (such as a vicious dog or a violent storm) when we expect it to harm us.
As we navigate our relationship with God, a question arises: should we fear Him or love Him? This seemingly paradoxical dilemma has puzzled countless believers throughout history. How can we strike a balance between reverence and intimacy, awe and affection?
- Why Is It Important to Fear God?
- Family Rules
- Forgiveness and The Fear of The Lord
- How Does Love Cast Out Fear?
- Eternal Benefits of The Fear of The Lord
- Examples of Fear of The Lord
If you study the Bible, there is no mistaking the repeated commands to fear God. Wise King Solomon put it this way in explaining his reason for writing the book of Proverbs: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge” (Proverbs 1:7). Why? Consider these words of the psalmist: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good underst...
Consider this biblical analogy: Children learn their family rules partly through fear of correction (Hebrews 12:9-11). Of course, when they grow older, they should continue to follow the rules out of love. God, whose family rules are even more important, also trains us to obey for our own good. But we live in a world that is deceived and ruled by S...
Sadly, however, everyone sins and earns the death penalty. If everyone is just going to die forever, what would be the purpose of fear? Sure, we might be depressed and terrified, but is that what God really wants? Consider this fascinating passage: “If You, LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with You, th...
The reverential fear of the Lord is designed to help us grow to become more like God—to grow in love. And this growth removes any need to be terrified of God’s judgment. As the apostle John put it: “Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. There is no fear...
So, rather than a paralyzing terror, the positive fear of the Lord taught in the Bible is a key element in change. It helps us have a proper, humble perspective of ourselves in relation to our awesome God; it helps us in times of temptation when we need to remember the serious consequences of disobeying God; and it motivates us to become more like ...
The Bible gives many examples of people God noted and praised for their reverence and respect for Him. At the end of Abraham’s greatest test, after he showed his willingness to give up his promised son, believing that God could resurrect Isaac, God told Abraham: “Do not lay your hand on the lad, or do anything to him; for now I know that you fear G...
Dec 14, 2013 · The fear of God serves as the foundation of wisdom, guiding one’s life, choices, and worldview. While to fear God involves a recognition of God’s holiness, sovereignty, and justice, it’s complemented by love, trust, and intimacy, fostering a balanced and transformative relationship with the divine.
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Aug 4, 2020 · Discover what the Bible says about loving God from this collection of powerful scripture quotes on love for God. Be inspired to love God and give thanks for the blessings of His grace and mercy. The Bible tells us that "we love because he first loved us."
