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John Barclay | Mickey Rapier Proverbs 1:7

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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