Fear of the Lord
This section will be expanded. The thought of fearing God brings up alot of questions. Doesn’t God love us, why are we commanded to fear God?Looking at scripture we will look at why we should fear God, the benefits, the consequences of not, and the promises to those that do.
Robert B. Strimple said this about the fear of the Lord, “It is the convergence of awe, reverence, adoration, honor, worship, confidence, thankfulness, love, and fear.”
- We are commanded to Fear the Lord.
Deuteronomy 6:24 – The LORD commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear the LORD our God… - How to fear the Lord.
Do you look at God with wonder and awe?
Hebrews 12:28 – be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.Deuteronomy 6:13 – serve him only and take your oaths in his name.
2 Corinthians 7:1 – Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. - Benefits of fearing God.
Dueteronomy 6:2 – enjoy long life
Deuteronomy 6:24 – always prosper and be kept alive
Psalm 25:12 – He will instruct him in the way chosen for him.
Psalm 25:14 – The LORD confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.
Psalm 34:7 – the angel of the LORD encamps around them & delivers them.
Psalm 34:7 – those who fear him lack nothing.
Psalm 103:13 – the LORD has compassion on those who fear him
Psalm 103:17 – the LORD’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children
Psalm 115:11 – the LORD he is their help and shield
Psalm 128:1 – Blessed are all who fear the LORD
Psalm 128:4 – Thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD.
Psalm 147:11 – the LORD delights in those who fear him
Proverbs 10:27 – adds length to life
Proverbs 14:26 – He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.
Proverbs 15:33 – teaches a man wisdom
Proverbs 16:6 – through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil
Proverbs 19:23 – leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
Proverbs 22:4 – bring wealth and honor and life.
Proverbs 28:14 – Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD
Revelations 11:18 – The time has come for judging the dead, and for rewarding your servants the prophets and your saints and those who reverence your name, both small and great - The fear of the Lord is…
Psalm 19:9 – pure, enduring forever
Psalm 111:10 – the beginning of wisdom
Proverbs 1:7 – the beginning of knowledge
Proverbs 8:13 – to hate evil
Proverbs 14:27 – a fountain of life
Isiah 33:6 – the key to this treasure - We are to teach are children and others to fear God.
Deuteronomy 6:2
Psalm 34:11
2 Corinthians 5:11 - Examples of fearing the Lord.
Malachi 2:4-6 – talks about Levi
Exodus 14:31 (NIV)
And when the Israelites saw the great power the LORD displayed against the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and put their trust in him and in Moses his servant.
Deuteronomy 6:2 (NIV)
so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the LORD your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life.
Comments:
Deuteronomy 6 is definitely a chapter you should read and reread many times. It gives you insight into why the Bible is here. I like the promise here that, if you keep God’s commands and decrees you may enjoy long life.
Fear the Lord
Deuteronomy 6:13 (NIV)
Fear the LORD your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name.
Deuteronomy 10:20 (NIV)
Fear the LORD your God and serve him. Hold fast to him and take your oaths in his name.
Joshua 24:4 (NIV)
Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD.
1 Samuel 12:24 (NIV)
But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.
Psalm 34:9 (NIV)
Fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing.
Deuteronomy 6:24 (NIV)
The LORD commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear the LORD our God, so that we might always prosper and be kept alive, as is the case today.
Deuteronomy 10:12 (NIV)
And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul,
Deuteronomy 31:12 (NIV)
Assemble the peoplemen, women and children, and the aliens living in your townsso they can listen and learn to fear the LORD your God and follow carefully all the words of this law.
Deuteronomy 31:13 (NIV)
Their children, who do not know this law, must hear it and learn to fear the LORD your God as long as you live in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess.”
Joshua 4:24 (NIV)
He did this so that all the peoples of the earth might know that the hand of the LORD is powerful and so that you might always fear the LORD your God.”
1 Samuel 12:14 (NIV)
If you fear the LORD and serve and obey him and do not rebel against his commands, and if both you and the king who reigns over you follow the LORD your God-good!
2 Chronicles 19:9 (NIV)
He gave them these orders: “You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD.
2 Chronicles 26:5 (NIV)
He sought God during the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. As long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success.
Job 28:28 (NIV)
And he said to man, ‘The fear of the Lordthat is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.
Psalm 2:11 (NIV)
Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling.
Psalm 19:9 (NIV)
The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous.
Psalm 22:23 (NIV)
You who fear the LORD, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor him! Revere him, all you descendants of Israel!
Psalm 25:12 (NIV)
Who, then, is the man that fears the LORD ? He will instruct him in the way chosen for him.
Psalm 25:14 (NIV)
The LORD confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.
Psalm 33:8 (NIV)
Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere him.
Psalm 34:7 (NIV)
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.
Psalm 34:11 (NIV)
Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Psalm 86:11 (NIV)
Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
Psalm 96:4 (NIV)
For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.
Psalm 103:13 (NIV)
As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him;
Psalm 103:17 (NIV)
But from everlasting to everlasting the LORD’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children-
Psalm 111:10 (NIV)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.
Psalm 112:1 (NIV)
Praise the LORD. Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who finds great delight in his commands.
Psalm 115:11 (NIV)
You who fear him, trust in the LORD he is their help and shield.
Psalm 115:13 (NIV)
he will bless those who fear the LORD small and great alike.
Psalm 118:4 (NIV)
Let those who fear the LORD say: “His love endures forever.”
Psalm 128:1 (NIV)
Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways.
Psalm 128:4 (NIV)
Thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD.
Psalm 135:20 (NIV)
O house of Levi, praise the LORD; you who fear him, praise the LORD.
Psalm 147:11 (NIV)
the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.
Proverbs 1:7 (NIV)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 2:5 (NIV)
then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 3:7 (NIV)
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.
Proverbs 8:13 (NIV)
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
Proverbs 9:10 (NIV)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 10:27 (NIV)
The fear of the LORD adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.
Proverbs 14:2 (NIV)
He whose walk is upright fears the LORD, but he whose ways are devious despises him.
Proverbs 14:16 (NIV)
A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.
Proverbs 14:26 (NIV)
He who fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge.
Proverbs 14:27 (NIV)
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
Proverbs 15:16 (NIV)
Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil.
Proverbs 15:33 (NIV)
The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 16:6 (NIV)
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.
Proverbs 19:23 (NIV)
The fear of the LORD leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
Proverbs 22:4 (NIV)
Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life.
Proverbs 23:17 (NIV)
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD.
Proverbs 28:14 (NIV)
Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Proverbs 31:30 (NIV)
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Acts 9:31 (NIV)
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord.
2 Corinthians 5:11 (NIV)
Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience.
Revelations 15:4 (NIV)
Who will not fear you, O Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.”
