Fear of God

Fear of God. Randall Niles looks at the utter awe of God as the Beginning of Understanding.

Indeed, the fear of God is the beginning of understanding wisdom knowledge. This is a primary theme throughout the Jewish scriptures (Old Testament):

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. (Proverbs 1:7)

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. (Psalm 111:10)

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (Proverbs 9:10)

But he stands alone, and who can oppose him? He does whatever he pleases. He carries out his decree against me, and many such plans he still has in store. That is why I am terrified before him; when I think of all this, I fear him. God has made my heart faint; the Almighty has terrified me. (Job 23:13-16)

Should you not fear me?" declares the Lord. "Should you not tremble in my presence?" (Jeremiah 5:22)

Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling. (Psalm 2:11)

The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. (Psalm 19:9)

Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere him. (Psalm 33:8)

Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. (Psalm 34:11)

Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. (Psalm 86:11)

Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. (Ecclesiastes 12:13)

In these scriptures, the word fear is derived from Hebrew words such as yirah (Proverbs 1:7; 9:10; Psalms 2:11; 19:9; 34:11), yare (Psalms 33:8; 86:11; Jeremiah 5:22; Ecclesiastes 12:13) and pachad (Job 23:15), which actually mean fear, terror, or dread. Although many Christian teachers will downplay the fear of God and use replacement words such as respect, reverence, or honor, the Hebrew language is pretty clear. In addition, there are other Hebrew words that portray softer meanings, such as kabad (Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and your mother Proverbs 3:9 Honor the LORD with your wealth)

But here's the good news!

The fear of God is only the beginning of understanding. We've got to read the rest of the story!

The good news is that the Love of God reflected through Jesus Christ in the New Testament scriptures has the power to cast out this fear and set us free!
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. (I John 4:18)

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. (1 John 4:7-12)

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)

Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. (Jesus to His disciples in John 15:12-13)

How can we comprehend the utterly GREAT NEWS of JESUS CHRIST if we dont first appreciate the FEAR OF GOD? Without total awe, wonder, terror, dread, reverence, and respect for a perfectly holy, righteous, and just Creator, can we truly appreciate what Jesus Christ, the Son of God, did for us on Calvary's cross?

It ultimately comes down to perspective and position. Who is God and what is my perspective on His nature, power, and justice? Who am I and what is my human position relative to this Almighty God?

Once we understand and accept the entire story, we can walk out our lives in a special appreciation of co-existing truths -- the Fear of God and the Love of God.
Let those who fear the LORD say: "His love endures forever." (Psalm 118:4)

The LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. (Psalm 147:11)

He said in a loud voice, "Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water." (Revelation 14:7)

Please visit http://www.AllAboutGod.com/who-is-god-c.htm to further explore the character, nature, and attributes of God.

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[ckoralsps]

*old test*

If I told my daughter that she must mind me because I control both the monsters under her bed and in her closet. I could control her using this type of fear.

*new test*

If I told my daughter that there is good news. If she minded me perfectly the monsters will never show themselves.

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do you see the correlation? I hope so. I call this child abuse. Although a lite form of mental mind control, it is still not healthy.

[Dutchdrummer99]

So true. Every religion tries to control it`s members. The scare tactic is by far the most often used. Even the god of the bible forbids explicitly the believe in other gods and idolatry. What an insecure character. Or should we say the human created character. As Richard Dawkins Would explain; The GOD Delusion. People are so gullible it`s amazing. From Scientology to Mormonism to Christians to Astrology, one big pile of gullible people. If only they could think for themselves.

[IgnacioAgramonte]

PERFECT AMAZING VIDEO!!!

[ClumsyRoot]

@h0tpinkc0nfetti

Is it funnier than Christians who seek out atheist videos and comment on them?

[h0tpinkc0nfetti]

I find it funny that those of you that don't believe in God take time out of your day to search for a youtube video about God, add to the video's views and even comment on it. If you don't believe in God. Fine. But why are you searching for Him on youtube?

[Hufflewaffle]

Surely your not suggesting that God changes over time?

[gregoryscottsr]

Right On

[shiney94]

Afcourse you should fear God, he has the ability to throw you to hell.

If you dont care abt what God says then that will happen.

So its like you guys saying there should be no police, nobody should worry abt the police's power and do what they want.

[GrifsRiffs]

Some religions do not require fearing their god, so what makes you think that those religions are any less "correct" than the religion that Randall Niles is preaching? This man looks like the typical low-IQ Christian Fundamentalist who is too narrow-minded to think for himself and rather than deciphering all religions as an integrated whole, he is asking you to blindly accept one out of fear, just like historical figures did to control their gullible subjects. In other words, your argument fails

[LukeReed627]

Frankly this is just a desperate attempt to get round the fact that in the Old Testament God is portrayed as a total nutjob.

[SummerSunshine1988]

Fear God's ability to toss you into Hell. Do not fear approaching God.

[SwaggaMcdaddy94]

I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW SO MANY PEOPLE DISLIKE THIS!