The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. – Proverbs 1:7
If a fruit tree looked full in leaf and branch yet never produced the fruit it was meant to yield, you would question its health.
Similarly, those who seem knowledgeable about different aspects of life yet question the existence of God, or treat the thought of Him as foolishness, are themselves lacking and foolish… and unhealthy.
It is only by reverence for the Holy, Creator God that one can enjoy completeness in life on this earth.
The Israelites were reminded that it was the Lord God who brought them out of slavery in the land of Egypt. It was He who would continue to provide for them. He was in their midst and deserved a most reverent attitude and obedient spirit. He always had their well-being in mind
(Deuteronomy 6:10-13).
Acknowledging God as your Creator, Sustainer, and Provider is the basis for understanding His will and His Word and applying it to every aspect of your life.
The fear of the Lord – reverence and awe of Him – frees you from worry. Having a “fear of the Lord” is the foundation of a disciplined and holy life for you today (Proverbs 1:2-3).
You can have peace in a world where wickedness, instability, and anxiety abound.
Be completely devoted to God, subjecting your will to His.
The Lord’s instruction is true and His wisdom is available to those who worship and seek Him.
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