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Key Verse
- Let all the earth fear the LORD; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him. Psalm 33:8 NKJV
Why?
- Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. “For our God is a consuming fire.” Hebrews 12:28-29 BSB
"Benefits"
1. Knowledge & Wisdom
- The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge Proverbs 1:7 NKJV
- The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom Psalm 110:11 NKJV
2. No Lack
- Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing. Psalm 34:9 BSB
Other versions
- There is no want to those who fear Him. Psalm 34:9 NKJV
3. Noted by GOD
- Then those who feared the Lord [with awe-filled reverence] spoke to one another; and the Lord paid attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who fear the Lord [with an attitude of reverence and respect] and who esteem His name. Malachi 3:16 AMP
Other versions
- Then those who feared the Lord talked often one to another; and the Lord listened and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who reverenced and worshipfully feared the Lord and who thought on His name. Malachi 3:16 AMPC
4. Prayer Heard
- In the days of His flesh [Jesus] offered up definite, special petitions [for that which He not only wanted but needed] and supplications with strong crying and tears to Him Who was [always] able to save Him [out] from death, and He was heard because of His reverence toward God [His godly fear, His piety, in that He shrank from the horrors of separation from the bright presence of the Father]. Hebrews 5:7 AMPC
May prompt certain actions
- Avoid Evil: And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil. Proverbs 16:6 NASB
- Built Ark: By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. Hebrews 11:7 BSB