CHILD-FRIENDLY THE FEAR OF THE LORD!

Proverbs 1:7 GNT

To have knowledge, you must first have reverence for the LORD. Stupid people have no respect for wisdom and refuse to learn.

 

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge! Does it mean we should fear God? No! The fear of the Lord means respecting God, loving Him, and obeying Him because He is powerful and good.

It’s like when you respect your parents—you listen to them because you love them and know they want the best for you. That’s how we should treat God!

When we fear the Lord in the right way, we make good choices and stay away from bad things. God is happy when we trust Him and hope in Him (Psalm 147:11).

The fear of the Lord is the start of wisdom. Without it, all other knowledge doesn’t matter. When we respect God, He gives us understanding and helps us learn more (Proverbs 9:9-10).

But today, many people forget to fear God. They mix God with other things and don’t make Him the most important. That’s why there is so much trouble in the world. Job 28:28 says that true wisdom comes from God.

The world may say wisdom comes from books or experience, but Colossians 2:3 says all wisdom is found in God.

The fear of the Lord is like a fountain of life (Proverbs 14:27). A fountain gives water that refreshes and makes things beautiful. When we fear God, He gives us life and keeps us safe from harm.

If we want God’s wisdom, we must look for it like a treasure (Proverbs 2:5). Isaiah 33:6 says wisdom and knowledge from God give us strength and peace.

Psalm 34:11 says, “Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.” God wants us to learn how to respect Him so we can live a good life.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

·       Do I respect God in the choices I make every day?

·       Are there things in my life where I forget to put God first?

·       How can I make God the most important in everything I do?

PRAYER: Lord, teach me to respect You and love You. Help me to make good choices and live in a way that makes You happy. Thank You for giving me wisdom and life. Amen.

Shalom!

 

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