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Fear of the Lord leads to life, bringing security and protection from harm.
Prov. 19:23 NLT
The phrase 'fear the Lord' is used frequently in the Bible. People often mistake this to mean 'be afraid of God.' What it really means is to respect God; hold Him in high esteem and be in awe of Him; have reverence for God and who He is.
The reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it rests satisfied; he cannot be visited with [actual] evil.
Prov. 19:23 Amplified
We show our respect for God by obeying His word. Through our obedience we demonstrate the value of God's influence in our lives and we remain under the covering of His protection. We also find satisfaction because our actions reflect God's goodness leading to life and not the sinful nature of man that leads to guilt, shame, and death.
Since there is no one and nothing bigger or stronger than God, our obedience keeps us safely in the palm of His hand and the Bible tells us that no one can snatch us out of His hand (Isa. 43:13). Obedience brings protection.
Show your respect for God by living according to His standards.
Heidirn
Prov. 19:23 NLT
The phrase 'fear the Lord' is used frequently in the Bible. People often mistake this to mean 'be afraid of God.' What it really means is to respect God; hold Him in high esteem and be in awe of Him; have reverence for God and who He is.
The reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it rests satisfied; he cannot be visited with [actual] evil.
Prov. 19:23 Amplified
We show our respect for God by obeying His word. Through our obedience we demonstrate the value of God's influence in our lives and we remain under the covering of His protection. We also find satisfaction because our actions reflect God's goodness leading to life and not the sinful nature of man that leads to guilt, shame, and death.
Since there is no one and nothing bigger or stronger than God, our obedience keeps us safely in the palm of His hand and the Bible tells us that no one can snatch us out of His hand (Isa. 43:13). Obedience brings protection.
Show your respect for God by living according to His standards.
Heidirn
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