The FEAR of the LORD is the Beginning of WISDOM

​The Foundation of Wisdom and Understanding
"… the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts have good understanding." Psalm 111:10
 
The Fear of God is mentioned more times than any other aspect of devotion. The reverential awe, respect and fear of God must be the fundamental attitude of our Faith. Any view of God, which does not lead us to fear God and obey His Law cannot be a Biblical view. "Great and marvellous are Your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are Your ways, King of the ages. 'Who will not fear You, 0 Lord and bring glory to Your Name? You alone are Holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed." Revelation 15:2-4

​When something is repeated in Scripture, it emphasises its importance. Loving God, His Name, His Law and His Word is mentioned 88 times in the Bible. Trusting God and His Word occurs 91 times. There are 278 references to fearing God in the Bible. "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 of your heart and with all of your soul." Deuteronomy 10:12

​Fear God Alone
The official history book of the Reconnaissance Commando is entitled: “We Fear Naught But God.” The theme of the sermon by Jonathan Edwards, which launched the Great Evangelical Awakening was “Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God.” Mary Slessor was converted to Christ by an old woman who warned her of the terrors of the Day of Judgement and the flames of hell. Mary dedicated her life to saving lost souls, first in Aberdeen in Scotland, then in Calabar, Nigeria. How could Professor Martin Luther have the courage to defy the pope and emperor? Martin Luther feared God, so he was freed from the fear of man. “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” Matthew 10:28

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