What does the Bible say about the fear of god?
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The Bible teaches that the fear of God is a reverent, trusting awe that turns us from sin and leads us into wisdom, obedience, and life. Proverbs 9:10 and Psalm 111:10 call it the beginning of wisdom, while Proverbs 8:13 defines it as hatred of evil, pride, and perverse speech. This fear is not the anxious dread of those condemned, for God gives His children not a spirit of fear but power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7), and perfect love casts out tormenting fear (1 John 4:18). Therefore believers work out their salvation with humble seriousness, trusting that God Himself works in them (Philippians 2:12-13).
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- Proverbs 9:10
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
- Proverbs 8:13
The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
- 2 Timothy 1:7
For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
- Philippians 2:12-13
[12] So then, my beloved, even as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. [13] For it is God who works in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.
- Psalms 111:10
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
- 1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.
- Proverbs 1:7
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.
- Proverbs 10:27
The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
- Isaiah 41:10
Don't you be afraid, for I am with you; don't be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
- Proverbs 19:23
The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; He rests and will not be touched by trouble.
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