The Fear of the LORD
Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 19:23-29. In this Scripture, we are told that the fear of the LORD tends to life: and those who have it will be satisfied; they won’t be visited with evil. What does it mean to have the fear of the LORD?
I don’t believe that it means we are to be afraid of the LORD. I think it means we should reverence Him, respect Him and honor Him. Like a child should respect and honor their parents we should show our respect to the LORD. We should honor Him as an authority in our lives.
A lazy person hides their hand in their bowl, and will not even bring it to their mouth again.
Strike a scorner and the simple will beware: but reprove one who has understanding, and they will learn from it.
One who trashes their father and chases away their mother is a child who causes shame and brings reproach.
We are also reminded in this Scripture that we should not listen to any information that leads us away from the truth of the Word of God.
An dishonest witness mocks justice: and the mouth of the wicked scoffs at wickedness.
Judgments are prepared for mockers and a beating for the back of fools.
Those who fear the LORD are more likely to attempt to live right and not bring shame or disgrace to their family or to the LORD.
Daily Bible Reading:
Proverbs 19:23-29
23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Things to think about:
- How does having the fear of the LORD affect our life?
- What does a child do that is disobedient to their parents?
- What does this Scripture say about a lazy person?
Prayer of the Day:
Dear Heavenly Father,
As we read this Scripture in the book of Proverbs we are reminded that the fear of the LORD tends to life and those who have it will be satisfied. Help us to fear and reverence You as our heavenly Father. Lead, guide, and direct in our lives. Help us to be what You would have us to be. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
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