Wisdom For Life's Seasons: The Fear of the Lord

vs. 7 - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

I. Meaning and the message-

Godly wisdom for any season of life begins with the “fear of the Lord”. In context here, it is awe and reverence, great respect for the Lord.

II. The many blessings results

Prov 22:4, “By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.”

a. gaining wisdom

b. growing in Godliness

c. good life Prov 15:16, “Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

The fear of the Lord, produces the greatest possible life that any person can ever live. There is no better life upon this earth than a life lived in the will of the Lord!)

Prov 14:26, “In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.”

d. Godly satisfaction and security

III. Mankind’s ultimate decision

a. Which walk will you take?

b. Who or what you fear, shows.

c. Refusing to fear the Lord has certain consequences