Benefits of Fearing God
Proverbs 1:7 (NLT) “Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.”
Have you ever read a Bible scripture for years, with a basic understanding of it, and then, all of a sudden, God reveals something totally new to you about that scripture? Here is something very powerful regarding the Fear of the Lord to take to heart. Fearing (reverencing) the Lord changes your mind, soul, body, and your actions (also known as your behavior).
Here are some benefits of fearing the Lord:
- Genesis 39:9 – Gives you the power to resist evil temptations.
- Proverbs 1:7 – Opens the door to God’s Wisdom and Knowledge
- Proverbs 28:14 – Prevents your heart from hardening and becoming rebellious towards God.
- Proverbs 22:4 – Keeps you Humble towards God.
- Proverbs 22:4 – Provides riches and honor.
- Matthew 10:28 – Is commanded by Jesus to fear God, who can destroy both the body and soul in hell.
- Proverbs 19:23 – Provides long life
- Proverbs 19:23 – Provides Rest
- Proverbs 19:23 – Provides protection from harm
If you’re struggling to quit a sin you know is wrong, have you ever thought that you continue to sin because you have no fear of the consequences? You have no fear of God because you are more focused on the pleasure of sin. Fearing the Lord produces righteous behavior before the Lord.
Having righteous behavior opens a direct pipeline and access to God’s knowledge. And God’s knowledge is infinite. Joseph was approached and pressured by Potiphar’s wife multiple times to have sex with her. But he refused. In fact, Joseph told her, “How could I do such a wicked thing and commit this great sin before God?” (Genesis 39:9) Joseph had the fear of God in him, and it gave him the strength to resist her and run away. But Joseph was also blessed by God with the ability to interpret other people’s dreams. How can a person know and understand the meaning of people’s dreams unless God’s wisdom, knowledge, and anointing are upon him?
Fear (Reverence) the Lord, and God’s knowledge will be the foundation for anything that you do in life.
Be Blessed!
Ron
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