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The Fear of God

If God is love, then why does He command us to fear Him? The fear of the Lord isn’t about being afraid of God; it’s about revering Him above all else. When we do that, we position ourselves to receive all the benefits that come with putting God first in our lives.

Video Message Link: https://www.intouch.org/watch/the-fear-of-god

Key Passage:

"You must follow the Lord your God and fear Him. You must keep His commands and listen to His voice; you must worship Him and remain faithful [and hold on] to Him." ~ Deuteronomy 13:4

Supporting Scriptures:

Joshua 1:9 | Psalm 33:8 | Psalm 34:7 | Psalm 37:4 | Psalm 91:1-16 | Psalm 119:120 | Psalm 145:19 | Psalm 147:11 | Proverbs 1:7 | Proverbs 3:7-8 | Proverbs 9:10 | Proverbs 10:27 | Proverbs 14:26-27 | Proverbs 16:6 | Proverbs 19:23 | Ezekiel 18:4 | John 3:16 | Romans 1:21-32 | Romans 2:5 | Romans 3:10-18 | Romans 6:23 | Galatians 5:22-23 | Philippians 2:9-11 | Hebrews 9:27

Summary:

What does it mean to fear the Lord? Should we be terrified of Him, or does it mean something else?

If we are lost and living in sin, we have a good reason to be afraid of God because we are not right with Him and are destined for judgment and condemnation. But if we are His redeemed people, there is no reason to be terrified of Him. However, we have every reason to show Him reverence and honor Him.

https://www.intouch.org/watch/the-fear-of-god