Integrated with Dr. John Crotts WHY THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE FOUNDATION OF TRUE WISDOM
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Jan 13, 2025 Dive into the transformative power of fearing the Lord as the cornerstone of wisdom. Discover how understanding God's character shapes our lives and motivates obedience. Debunk misconceptions about what it truly means to fear God, moving from terror to a loving relationship. Explore how this fear enhances our worship and acknowledges divine justice. Finally, learn about the unique access to God through Christ, emphasizing a loving reverence instead of mere fear in our faith journey.
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Fearing God Starts With Knowing Him
- Fearing the Lord begins with knowing God's character as holy, pure, just, omnipresent, wise, and sovereign.
- Proper fear involves revering God based on His scriptural attributes, not a false, overly casual image.
Knowing God's Presence Matters
- Fearing the Lord also means knowing God is present with us everywhere, not distant or far away.
- God's omnipresence helps us live with reverence because He is always near and watching.
Fear Includes Knowing God's Commands
- The third part of fearing God is knowing what He requires, with His holy standards and call to obedience.
- Christians obey out of love empowered by the Spirit, heeding God's laws written on the heart.
