Lesson 6 The Fear of the LORD
Part 3
Today we will take a look at the Scripture to see why the fear of the LORD is necessary and what are the results of fearing the LORD.
The Fear of the LORD Is Necessary
It is necessary to worship.
Psalm 5:7 But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.
It is necessary in service.
Psalm 2:11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
It is necessary to keep us from sin.
Exodus 20:20 And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.
It is necessary to good government.
II Samuel 23:3 The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
It is necessary for the administration of justice.
II Chronicles 19:6-9 And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment.
Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.
And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart.
It is necessary for the perfecting of holiness in the life of a Christian.
II Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
What Are the Results of Fearing the LORD
It brings pleasure to the Lord.
Psalm 147:11 The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
As HIS children, our heart´s desire should be to please our FATHER.
It causes the LORD´s pity to increase toward HIS children.
Psalm 103:13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
It brings acceptance with GOD.
Acts 10:35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
It bring the mercy of GOD.
Psalm 103:17 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;
Teach me to fear THEE, O LORD. How we need YOUR mercy!
And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
Luke 1:50
It brings blessings
Psalm 112:1 Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
It brings confidence.
Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
It brings separation.
Proverbs 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.
Today there is little fear of God and an abundance of evil. We need only to look around at the world and society we live in to see the growing evil.
It brings Christian fellowship.
Malachi 3:16 Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.
It brings answered prayer.
Psalm 145:19 He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
It brings long life.
Proverbs 10:27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Let´s pray that GOD in HIS infinite love and mercy will teach us to fear HIM.
Psalm 86:11 Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.
This is our last lesson on GOD the FATHER. Next week we will begin our study of GOD the SON. I pray that you are enjoying this lesson and that you are daily growing in your walk with GOD. Remember, HE loves you. HE wants you to talk to HIM everyday (prayer) and HE wants to talk to you everyday as well (Bible reading). May we grow in the light of HIS love and bring pleasure to our FATHER.
See you next week!
Abundant Blessings!
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Searching the Scripture
Lesson 6 The Fear of the LORD
Part 2
The Fear of GOD Is Commanded
Deuteronomy 13:4 Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.
Psalm 22:23 Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.
The disciples gave us an excellent example of this in Acts 9:31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
Cornelius was a man who feared God. Acts 10:2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. God rewarded Cornelius by sending the Gospel to him.
II Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. The fear of GOD teaches us to live circumspect lives. This godly fear is a powerful motivation in our lives.
A Description of the Fear of the LORD
It is a hatred of evil.
Proverbs 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
It is wisdom
Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
It is a treasure
Proverbs 15:16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
It is a fountain of life
Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
It is clean.
Psalm 19:9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
It endures forever.
Psalm 19:9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether
It is godly
Hebrews 12:28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:
What Causes Us to Fear GOD?
The holiness of God causes us to fear HIM
Rev 15:4 Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
The greatness of GOD causes us to fear HIM.
Deuteronomy 10:12-17 And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,
To keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?
Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the LORD's thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is.
Only the LORD had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all people, as it is this day.
Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no more stiffnecked.
For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:
The goodnes of GOD causes us to fear HIM
I Samuel 12:24 Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.
The forgiveness of GOD causes us to fear HIM
Psalm 130:4 But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.
The wondrous works of GOD causes us to fear HIM
Joshua 4:23-24 For the LORD your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you, until ye were passed over, as the LORD your God did to the Red sea, which he dried up from before us, until we were gone over:
That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever.
Coming judgments cause us to fear HIM.
Revelation 14:7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
Part 2
The Fear of GOD Is Commanded
Deuteronomy 13:4 Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.
Psalm 22:23 Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.
The disciples gave us an excellent example of this in Acts 9:31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
Cornelius was a man who feared God. Acts 10:2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. God rewarded Cornelius by sending the Gospel to him.
II Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. The fear of GOD teaches us to live circumspect lives. This godly fear is a powerful motivation in our lives.
A Description of the Fear of the LORD
It is a hatred of evil.
Proverbs 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
It is wisdom
Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
It is a treasure
Proverbs 15:16 Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
It is a fountain of life
Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
It is clean.
Psalm 19:9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
It endures forever.
Psalm 19:9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether
It is godly
Hebrews 12:28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:
What Causes Us to Fear GOD?
The holiness of God causes us to fear HIM
Rev 15:4 Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
The greatness of GOD causes us to fear HIM.
Deuteronomy 10:12-17 And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,
To keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good?
Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the LORD's thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is.
Only the LORD had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them, even you above all people, as it is this day.
Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no more stiffnecked.
For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:
The goodnes of GOD causes us to fear HIM
I Samuel 12:24 Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.
The forgiveness of GOD causes us to fear HIM
Psalm 130:4 But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.
The wondrous works of GOD causes us to fear HIM
Joshua 4:23-24 For the LORD your God dried up the waters of Jordan from before you, until ye were passed over, as the LORD your God did to the Red sea, which he dried up from before us, until we were gone over:
That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever.
Coming judgments cause us to fear HIM.
Revelation 14:7 Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Searching the Scripture
Lesson 6 The Fear of the LORD
Part 1
Lesson 6 will be divided into 3 parts and will be the last lesson about GOD the FATHER. Lesson 7 will begin our study of GOD the SON. I trust you are enjoying our study and I welcome comments as long as they display love, kindness, and respect.
In this lesson we will look at fear. It would seem that there is a wrong and a right kind of fear. There are many precious messages in the Scripture that speak to my heart. One of my favorites is “Fear not”. This phrase is used some 50 times. Here are a few of the passages where this phrase can be found: Genesis 15:1; Genesis 26:24; Exodus 14:13; Isaiah 43:1; Luke 2:10; and there are many others.
JESUS used a variation of this phrase when HE said in John 6:20 “It is I; be not afraid.”
This lesson, however, is about the other kind of fear, the kind we are to have - the fear of GOD.
Job 28:28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Psalm 19:9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
II Samuel 23:3 The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
Lacking in this type of fear will bring sin and disillusion into our lives, as well as possible tragedy. Abraham sinned because “And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.” Genesis 20:11. He wrongly thought he was beyond the fear of GOD and was free.
Romans 3:18 There is no fear of God before their eyes. This is a picture of degenerate man.
What Does It Mean - FEAR OF THE LORD or FEAR OF GOD?
Proverbs 14:26-27 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Fear of the LORD or fear of GOD does not mean that we stand before the presence of GOD and tremble with a physical fear. Dr. C. I. Scofield describes the fear of the LORD as “reverential trust with a hatred of evil.” Fear of the LORD means piety. It expresses our religious duty toward GOD.
Deuteronomy 4:10 Specially the day that thou stoodest before the LORD thy God in Horeb, when the LORD said unto me, Gather me the people together, and I will make them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children.
From this verse we can see that the fear of the LORD is essential, but it is not something we can inherit from our parents. It must be taught to our children and to other people so that each generation may learn to fear GOD. Fear is what GOD requires from each of us. Ecclesiastes 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
What things are we not to fear?
We are not to fear idols or other gods.
II Kings 17:38 And the covenant that I have made with you ye shall not forget; neither shall ye fear other gods.
We are not to fear man.
I Samuel 15:24 And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice. Saul got into a lot of trouble because his fear was misplaced.
We are not to fear earthly calamities for they signify the return of our Saviour.
Luke 21:25-28 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;
Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
The true believer does not fear future punishments.
Hebrews 10:27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
We are not to fear “fear”.
Job 15:24 Trouble and anguish shall make him afraid; they shall prevail against him, as a king ready to the battle.
I Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Care here is worry or fear.
The only fear that remains is a holy fear of the LORD GOD HIMSELF, and that we are to have in abundance.
Part 1
Lesson 6 will be divided into 3 parts and will be the last lesson about GOD the FATHER. Lesson 7 will begin our study of GOD the SON. I trust you are enjoying our study and I welcome comments as long as they display love, kindness, and respect.
In this lesson we will look at fear. It would seem that there is a wrong and a right kind of fear. There are many precious messages in the Scripture that speak to my heart. One of my favorites is “Fear not”. This phrase is used some 50 times. Here are a few of the passages where this phrase can be found: Genesis 15:1; Genesis 26:24; Exodus 14:13; Isaiah 43:1; Luke 2:10; and there are many others.
JESUS used a variation of this phrase when HE said in John 6:20 “It is I; be not afraid.”
This lesson, however, is about the other kind of fear, the kind we are to have - the fear of GOD.
Job 28:28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Psalm 19:9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
II Samuel 23:3 The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
Lacking in this type of fear will bring sin and disillusion into our lives, as well as possible tragedy. Abraham sinned because “And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.” Genesis 20:11. He wrongly thought he was beyond the fear of GOD and was free.
Romans 3:18 There is no fear of God before their eyes. This is a picture of degenerate man.
What Does It Mean - FEAR OF THE LORD or FEAR OF GOD?
Proverbs 14:26-27 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Fear of the LORD or fear of GOD does not mean that we stand before the presence of GOD and tremble with a physical fear. Dr. C. I. Scofield describes the fear of the LORD as “reverential trust with a hatred of evil.” Fear of the LORD means piety. It expresses our religious duty toward GOD.
Deuteronomy 4:10 Specially the day that thou stoodest before the LORD thy God in Horeb, when the LORD said unto me, Gather me the people together, and I will make them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children.
From this verse we can see that the fear of the LORD is essential, but it is not something we can inherit from our parents. It must be taught to our children and to other people so that each generation may learn to fear GOD. Fear is what GOD requires from each of us. Ecclesiastes 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
What things are we not to fear?
We are not to fear idols or other gods.
II Kings 17:38 And the covenant that I have made with you ye shall not forget; neither shall ye fear other gods.
We are not to fear man.
I Samuel 15:24 And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice. Saul got into a lot of trouble because his fear was misplaced.
We are not to fear earthly calamities for they signify the return of our Saviour.
Luke 21:25-28 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;
Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
The true believer does not fear future punishments.
Hebrews 10:27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
We are not to fear “fear”.
Job 15:24 Trouble and anguish shall make him afraid; they shall prevail against him, as a king ready to the battle.
I Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Care here is worry or fear.
The only fear that remains is a holy fear of the LORD GOD HIMSELF, and that we are to have in abundance.
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