The Fear of the Lord
Proverbs: Practical Wisdom for the Walk of Faith • Sermon • Submitted
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The Fear of the LORD is the beginning of Wisdom (; )
The Fear of the LORD is the beginning of Wisdom (; )
Explanation: The purpose of the Proverbs is set forth in the first verses of the Book. They are written that one might obtain wisdom and knowledge in righteousness and justice. Understanding the proverbs will make the simple wise and give more wisdom to those who are already wise. As with the rest of God’s Word, this book is meant to be read and understood, and to be transformative.
Argument: The key that will unlock the fountain of wisdom is stated to be “The Fear of the LORD.” In v. 7, this FEAR is declared to be the beginning of wisdom. (This declaration is repeated in and is also mentioned in )
Application: The Bible is not for the accumulation of knowledge concerning people, places, things, and supernatural events. The Bible is God’s revelation to mankind in order that we might be in right relationship with Him. Those who have wisdom understand this, so it becomes vitally important for us to gain wisdom, which then involves an understanding of what it means to Fear The LORD.
The Fear of the LORD can be understood and obtained by mankind ()
The Fear of the LORD can be understood and obtained by mankind ()
Explanation: After setting forth the importance of understanding The Fear of the LORD, Solomon declares that it is obtainable - God really desires for us to know Him. The search for wisdom, however, is not an easy task.
Illustrate: It is amazing how much treasure has been lost over time and is still waiting to be found. Several treasures have been uncovered, but they all have on thing in common - they are not in plain sight. When dealing with physical treasure it requires effort (and a lot of luck!).
Found: 1992 Value: Approximately $3.8 million
Having lost his hammer in a field, farmer Peter Whatling called a friend with a metal detector to help him find it. Instead, he found treasure. Inside the oak chest was a collection of silver spoons, gold jewelry, and coins, all dating back to the 4th or 5th century CE. Whatling called in help, and archaeologists managed to find all sorts of other treasures buried in the same field, including Roman ladles and serving bowls
Argument: The effort involved in pursuing an objective correlates to the motivation. If a person is convinced something is worth doing, he or she expends the effort. If not, they don’t. It’s really that simple.
Argument: The effort involved in pursuing an objective correlates to the motivation. If a person is convinced something is worth doing, he or she expends the effort. If not, they don’t. It’s really that simple.
Application: Determine where and what your priorities are. If you value knowing God more fully and walking in Wisdom, then you will expend the effort.
What is involved in Fearing the LORD
What is involved in Fearing the LORD
Definition: A religious expression conveying either devotional piety or the dread of punishment. The term “Lord” in this context refers to Yahweh.
Knox, J. W. (2016). Fear of the Lord..
Knox, J. W. (2016). Fear of the Lord.
The Lexham Bible Dictionary Biblical Relevance
“Fear” can be expressed as (positive) obedience caused by reverence for Yahweh and/or (negative) obedience caused by the threat of divine punishment (Weinfeld, Deuteronomy 1–11, 325)
To Fear the LORD is required of those who belong to God ()
Knox, J. W. (2016). Fear of the Lord. In J. D. Barry, D. Bomar, D. R. Brown, R. Klippenstein, D. Mangum, C. Sinclair Wolcott, … W. Widder (Eds.), The Lexham Bible Dictionary. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press.
To Fear the LORD is required of those who belong to God ()
The Fear of the LORD is a hatred of evil ()
To Fear the LORD is to understand and appreciate His power over life and death ()
What are the benefits of having a Fear of the LORD
What are the benefits of having a Fear of the LORD
The fear of the Lord prolongs life,
but the years of the wicked will be short.
“The Fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short ()
The fear of the LORD prolongs life ()
“In the Fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.” ()
“The Fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.” ()
“The reward for humility and Fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life.” ()
“Blessed is the one who Fears the LORD always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.” (Proverbs 28:14)
The fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life (Prov 22:4)