1) Bible Study.
a)
The Bible gives us several “synonyms” and “antonyms”
for “the fear of the LORD.” These help
us to understand what this should mean to us.
i)
Prov. 8:13: It is to “hate evil.”
ii)
Prov. 23:17f: It is not envying sinners.
iii)
Prov. 24:21f: It is not associating with evil
men, particularly those “given to change.”
iv) Psalm
112:1: It is to “delight in His commands.”
v)
Psalm 128:1: It is to “walk in His ways.”
vi) Luke 6:46; Jn.
13:13f: In the NT we show disrespect for Christ when we do not do the things
that He says.
b)
The fear of the Lord in a person’s life opens many
doors. What are some things available to
the person who fears God?
i)
Prov. 1:7; 15:33: The fear of the LORD is the beginning
of wisdom/knowledge. This makes perfect
sense. In reading a Proverb we hear God’s
wisdom; but if we do not fear the LORD we will not obey the wisdom, meaning we
have not actually learned the wisdom we heard.
ii)
Isaiah 33:6: The fear of the Lord brings great treasure. I love this verse: Wisdom and knowledge
will be the stability of your times, and the strength of salvation; the fear of
the LORD is His treasure.
iii)
Psalm 128:1; 112:1: The fear of the LORD brings “blessing.” Psalm 128 speaks of that blessing in the
family.
iv) Prov. 23:17-18:
The fear of the LORD secures a hope beyond this life.
c)
When we fear God, what others are we led to fear? The key in each of these is that they have authority
from God. To fear them is to fear God.
i)
Prov. 15:5; Eph. 6:1-3: One’s parents.
ii)
Eph. 5:33: One’s spouse (the word “respect” in NKJV is “fear.”)
iii)
Prov. 24:12f; 16:10; Rom. 13:7: The king.
iv) Eph.
6:5: One’s master at work.
v) Eph.
5:21: We should have this “fear” for our brothers and sisters in Christ. God is using them in our lives as well.
d)
What results will be evident in the life of one who
fears God?
i)
2 Cor. 7:1: Holiness will be perfected!
ii) Prov.
8:13: He will hate evil!
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