Fear of the Lord

Fear of the Lord

(Verses 26 and 27 of Chapter 14 in Proverbs are clubbed together).

In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge (Proverbs 14:26).

The fear of the Lord makes us desist from evil and makes us do good. This fear creates in our hearts a strong confidence which cannot be shaken by any adverse wind. Our confidence is anchored on the Lord Himself.

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death (Proverbs 14:27).

The fear of the Lord becomes a fountain of life for all our generations. Our children, grand-children and great grand children will reap the fruits. If we want our children to progress in their profession or career or education, we have to instil in them the fear of the Lord. The fear of the Lord does not mean potraying God in His retributive character but revealing the whole character of God through the Scriptures. This fear does come from the whole knowledge of God.

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