The fear of the Lord is an awareness that you are in the presence of a holy, just, and almighty God and that He will hold you accountable for your motives, thoughts, words, and actions. To fear God is to desire to live in harmony with His righteous standards and …

In addition to meditation on Matthew 10:28, meditating on the verses below will provide you with further insight and understanding of Christ’s command: Fear God, Not Man. Proverbs 29:25 “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.” I John 4:18 “There is no fear in love; but perfect love ...

There are some Christians who by their upbringing are led into the fear of the Lord, even before they come to faith. This is a very great blessing: parents can give a child no greater blessing than to bring him up in the fear of the Lord. When those who are thus brought up are brought to faith, they have a great advantage: they are, as it were, prepared to walk in the joy of the Lord.

Fear not! The Lord your God goes before you. The same omnipresent God Who led Abraham into Canaan, Who protected Jacob in Padanaram, and Who was with Joseph in Egypt is the same God Who announced Himself to Moses in the backside of the desert: “I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob” (Exodus 3:6).

All the joys and praises of the last nine months came flowing forth as a fountain. According to Luke 1:64–66, “And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God. And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.

God “will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them” (Psalm 145:19). Crying out in prayer is not a way of “twisting God’s arm,” nor is it a method to be employed to get more results than “regular” praying. You do not need to assume a special position of prayer or say certain words.

The Biblical Character Illustrated Curriculum uses examples from the lives of men and women in the Bible whose walk with God resulted in good character or whose lack of faith produced poor character. Learning boldness helps children understand that there is no need to fear as they stand for what God says is true and right and just.

In Deuteronomy 14:22–23, God instructed the Israelites: “Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed . . . . of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the Lord thy God always.” Whatever your current situation, tithing is a key to learning to live ...

Sep 4, 2023 · Nate Paine, Host Nate Paine loves pointing people to God’s Word. After giving his life to the Lord at age 11, he has carried Isaiah 61:1–3 as his life verses, following God’s call to “preach good tidings unto the meek,” “bind up the brokenhearted,” “proclaim liberty to the captives,” and offer beauty for ashes through the Person and work of Christ.

In spite of the fearful nature of the revelation, Moses comforted the people with these words, “Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not” (verse 20). Although the Law of God was given in such a terrifying manner, the revelation was an act of love and grace.