The Meaning of The Fear Of The LORD, part 1.
First, if we truly fear the LORD, we will live a life of obedience to His commandments and say "No" to sin.
Solomon taught that "by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil". In Ecclesiastes 12:13, the whole duty of the human race is summarized in two brief imperatives: "Fear God, and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man".
Just as there is a sanctifying effect in the truth of God's Word (John 17:17), so there is a sanctifying effect in the fear of God.
Blessings,
Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes
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