WISDOM THE FEAR OF THE LORD
Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times, and the strength of salvation; The fear of the Lord is His treasure. Isaiah 33:6 NKJV
The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; Psalm 19:9-10 (AMP)
Do not let your heart envy sinners, But be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day. Proverbs 23:17 (NKJV) always continue to fear the Lord. (NLT)
These were his instructions to them: You must always act in the fear of the Lord, with faithfulness and an undivided heart. 2 Chronicles 19:9 (NLT)
Let the whole world fear the Lord, and let everyone stand in awe of him. Psalm 33:8 (NLT)
FEAR OF THE LORD IS NOT NATURAL FEAR DEMONIC FEAR FEAR OF MAN
So terrifying was the sight that Moses said, I am exceedingly afraid and trembling. Hebrews 12:21 (NKJV)
WHAT IS FEAR OF THE LORD AWE REVERENCE DEEP RESPECT & HIGHEST HONOUR SUBMISSIVENESS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT HE IS GOD
His body looked like a precious gem. His face flashed like lightning, and his eyes flamed like torches. His arms and feet shone like polished bronze, and his voice roared like a vast multitude of people. Daniel 10:6 (NLT)
Isaiah 11:1-5 (AMP) Then a Shoot (the Messiah) will spring from the stock of Jesse [David s father], And a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. 2 And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and strength, The Spirit of knowledge and of the [reverential and obedient] fear of the Lord 3 And He will delight in the fear of the Lord,
And He will not judge by what His eyes see, Nor make decisions by what His ears hear; 4 But with righteousness and justice He will judge the poor, And decide with fairness for the downtrodden of the earth; And He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, And with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked. 5 And righteousness will be the belt around His loins, And faithfulness the belt around His waist.
CONDITIONS FOR WALKING IN THE FEAR OF THE LORD We must LISTEN TO GOD & be TEACHABLE Psalm 34:11 (AMP) Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you to fear the Lord[with awe-inspired reverence and worship Him with obedience].
We must AVOID ANY CORRUPT COMMUNICATION. Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit. Psalm 34:13 (NKJV)
We must DEPART FROM EVIL & DO GOOD. Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it. Psalm 34:14 (NKJV)
We must NOT CLAIM TO KNOW ALL THE ANSWERS. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. 8 It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones. Proverbs 3:7-8 (NKJV)
BENEFITS OF THE FEAR OF THE LORD And this is what he says to all humanity: The fear of the Lord is true wisdom; to forsake evil is real understanding. Job 28:28 (NLT)
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever! Psalm 111:10 (NLT)
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 1:7 (NLT)
Proverbs 9:10 (NLT) Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.
Proverbs 10:27a (NLT) Fear of the Lord lengthens one s life Proverbs 14:27 (NLT) Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.
Proverbs 19:23 (NLT) Fear of the Lord leads to life, bringing security and protection from harm.
Proverbs 25:14 (AMP) The secret [of the wise counsel] of the Lord is for those who fear Him, And He will let them know His covenant and reveal to them [through His word] its [deep, inner] meaning.
Psalm 34:9 (AMP) O [reverently] fear the Lord, you His saints (believers, holy ones); For to those who fear Him there is no want.
Acts 9:31 (NLT) The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it became stronger as the believers lived in the fear of the Lord. And with the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it also grew in numbers.
Acts 19:17 (NLT) The story of what happened spread quickly all through Ephesus, to Jews and Greeks alike. A solemn fear descended on the city, and the name of the Lord Jesus was greatly honoured.
Proverbs 2:1-5 (NKJV) My son [and daughter], if you receive my words, And treasure my commands within you, 2 So that you incline your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding; 3 Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding, 4 If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures; 5 Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, And find the knowledge of God.