Monday, October 24, 2016

Fear Of The Lord

Proverbs 19:22-26 – What a person desires is unfailing love; better to be poor than a liar. The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble. A sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth! Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge. Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace.

Proverbs 1:7 – The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 3:1-2 – My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.

Isaiah 51:18 – Among all the children she bore there was none to guide her; among all the children she reared there was none to take her by the hand.

Application:

  • ·         Fear of the Lord is a loving reverence for God that includes submission to his lordship and to the commands of His word.
  • ·         When Solomon prayed for wisdom, God promised him riches as well as long life if he obeyed God’s commands.
  • ·         Robbing parents and attacking or calling down curses on them were serious crimes.
  • ·         Children were expected to take care of parents who were sick or unsteady.



All Scripture verses taken from NIV

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