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The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Knowledge


How do you gain knowledge to be holy as God is holy? Proverbs informs us that the "fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge." What is it about God that we should fear?

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge;
Ignorant fools despise wisdom and discipline. (Prov 1:7, LSB)


1. In many instances, God Himself says not to fear Him. What do you observe in God’s words to Abram? Can you observe what fear God is referring to?

After these things the word of Yahweh came to Abram in a vision, saying,
"Do not fear, Abram,
I am a shield to you;
Your reward shall be very great." (Gen 15:1, LSB)




2. As Jesus informs His disciples whom they should fear, carefully observe what that fear is based on.

And do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. (Matt 10:28; LSB)



"But I say to you, My friends, do not fear those who kill the body and after that have no more that they can do. But I will show you whom to fear: fear the One who, after He has killed, has authority to cast into hell; yes, I tell you, fear Him! (Luke 12:4-5, LSB)




3. How does your understanding of "fear the Lord" affect your understanding of the Proverbs 1:7 - "The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; Ignorant fools despise wisdom and discipline?"





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