So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am
your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you
with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 NIV
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You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast,
because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3 NIV
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1.Fear of Fear
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2.Slavish Fear
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1.Fear of Fear 2.Slavish Fear 3.Fear of Man
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The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the L ORD
is safe. Proverbs 29:25 ESV
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1.Fear of Fear 2.Slavish Fear 3.Fear of Man
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1.Fear of Fear 2.Slavish Fear 3.Fear of Man 4.Holy Fear
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The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep
his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. Ecclesiastes
12:13 ESV
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that you may fear the L ORD your God, you and your son and your
sons son, by keeping all his statutes and his commandments, which I
command you, all the days of your life, and that your days may be
long. Deuteronomy 6:2 ESV
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So you shall keep the commandments of the Lord your God by
walking in his ways and by fearing him. Deuteronomy 8:6 ESV
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The fear of the L ORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools
despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 ESV
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The fear of the L ORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools
despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 ESV The Fear of the
Lord is
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the beginning of Knowledge/Wisdom (Pr. 1:7)(Ps. 111:10) is
wisdom (Job 28:28) is the hatred of evil (Pr. 8:13) should be
sought like a hidden treasure (Pr.2:4-5) is required by God (Deut.
10:12) is clean and enduring forever (Ps.19:9) a fountain of Life
(Pr. 14:27) it is a characteristic of the coming Messiah (Is.
11:2)
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And the Spirit of the L ORD shall rest upon him, the Spirit of
wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the
Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the L ORD. Isaiah 11:2 ESV
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Benefits of Fearing the Lord leads to life (Pr. 19:23)
lengthens life (Pr. 10:27) keeps from sin (Ex. 20:20) brings
friendship with God (Ps. 25:14) blessed (Ps. 112:1) the Lord takes
pleasure in (Ps. 147:11)
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the eye of the Lord is on (Ps.22:18) the angel of the Lord
encamps around (Ps. 34:7) provides food for (Ps. 111:5) has
compassion on (Ps. 103:13) salvation is near (Ps. 85:9) happy is
the man (Pr.28:14) keep Gods commandments (Deut.8:6) experience
Gods loving kindness forever (Ps.103:17)
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The reward for humility and fear of the L ORD is riches and
honor and life. Proverbs 22:4 ESV
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The fear of the L ORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools
despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 ESV
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The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: 2 To
know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight,
Proverbs 1:12 ESV
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The fear of the L ORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools
despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 ESV
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Hear, my son, your fathers instruction, and forsake not your
mothers teaching, 9 for they are a graceful garland for your head
and pendants for your neck. Proverbs 1:89 ESV
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My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments
with you, 2 making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your
heart to understanding; 3 yes, if you call out for insight and
raise your voice for understanding, 4 if you seek it like silver
and search for it as for hidden treasures, 5 then you will
understand the fear of the L ORD and find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 2:15 ESV
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My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments
with you, 2 making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your
heart to understanding; 3 yes, if you call out for insight and
raise your voice for understanding, 4 if you seek it like silver
and search for it as for hidden treasures, 5 then you will
understand the fear of the L ORD and find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 2:15 ESV
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receive my words treasure up my commandments making your ear
attentive to wisdom inclining your heart to understanding call out
for insight raise your voice for understanding if you seek it like
silver search for it as for hidden treasures then you will
understand the fear of the L ORD Proverbs 2:15
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Treasure the Word of God Be open to what it says Ask the Lord
for wisdom Seek and search for it like treasure then you will
understand the fear of the L ORD Proverbs 2:15
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Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the L ORD, and turn away
from evil. Proverbs 3:7 ESV