“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” -Proverbs 9:10
Fear is good when it keeps us from doing something that will hurt us or others; when it protects us from danger; and when it keeps us from sin. Fear is bad when it makes us anxious, insecure, or paranoid, making us lose peace of mind; when it leads to negative behavior; and when it affects our physical and spiritual health.
To fear God is to hold God in awe and reverence for who He is. Because we know that He loves us and we love Him, we are afraid of offending God. We also know that, because of His love for us, He will discipline us so that we can be more like Jesus.
Notes above are taken from the Christ-Centered Family Devotions booklet from CCF.
I pray for the good kind of fear. Not the one that makes me anxious about the future or causes me to control others unnecessarily. I pray for the kind of fear that will cause me to be in agreement with God and obey His precepts -- His good and perfect will. For I know that He only has good plans for me, to prosper me and protect me, and ultimately, to bless me.
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