All quotations are taken from the KJB bible. Prepared and researched by Sam Martino, a defender of the faith. We hear much talk about Love Love Love, regarding the word of God.
But we don’t hear much about the Fear of God preached or taught. Our nation is drenched in debauchery crime and murder, the world is full of violence. neighborhoods are dangerous, schools are corrupt with violence and society is in a free fall, our national leaders have no Fear. World leaders are Godless Christ rejecting fools. One would do well to fear the Lord and teach their children
The truth of the matter is that there is much to be learned and there are definitely blessings associated with a healthy Godly Fear of the Lord.
When a true believer or for that matter, any unsaved person, does not Fear the Lord, they will not have a solid foundation to separate from evilness. The Word of God says the following attributes and benefits, resulting from a Godly fear. Lets look at some verses that one hardly ever hears a preacher or anyone for that matter, mention when discussing the Word of God
I will never quote so called Bible scholars or Theologians, who think it good to correct the Word of God , but rather have the Word of God correct them.
Why the Fear of the Lord is necessary
1.His Holiness should cause us to Fear him.
2.The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
3,The fear of the Lord is the believers Treasure
4 The Fear of the Lord is a Fountain of life
5.The Fear of the Lord is Clean
6.Samuel says only Fear the Lord
7.Forgiveness of God should cause us to Fear him , as he saved us from Hells Torments
8. The coming Judgments in Revelation should cause one to Fear the Lord
9. Fear God and give Glory to him for the hour of his Judgement is come
10. A man that does not Fear God will only cause evil
11. Our God is a consuming Fire [ Fear him]
12. We can Love him and Fear him at the same time
13. By the Fear of the Lord Men depart from Evil, no Fear no departing from evil
These are just but some of Hundreds of verses in the Bible regarding Fear of the Lord it is a Good thing a Healthy thing a Positive thing. Brings Blessings. David said to Teach me oh Lord to walk in thy ways and to Fear thy name.
Brings Blessings
Psalm 145:19 says ….Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. 17The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. 18The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. 19He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them. 20The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy. 21My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
The Fear of the Lord prolongs Life
Proverbs, 10:27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Bible Verses on Fear of the Lord God
And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.”
Luke 1:50, KJV
“But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.”
Luke 12:5, KJV
“Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”
2 Corinthians 7:1, KJV
“Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”
Philippians 2:12, KJV
“Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.”
Hebrews 12:28, KJV
“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.”
1 Peter 2:17, KJV
“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”
Job 28:28, KJV
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.”
Psalm 111:10, KJV
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Proverbs 1:7, KJV
“The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.”
Proverbs 8:13, KJV
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”
Proverbs 9:10, KJV
“The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.”
Proverbs 10:27, KJV
“The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.”
Proverbs 14:27, KJV
“The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.”
Proverbs 15:33, KJV
“By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.”
Proverbs 16:6, KJV
“The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.”
Proverbs 19:23, KJV
“By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.”
Proverbs 22:4, KJV
25 Bible Verses about The Fear Of The Lord
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Most Relevant Verses
Job 28:28
“And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom;
And to depart from evil is understanding.’”
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments;
His praise endures forever.
Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom,
And before honor comes humility.
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 10:27
The fear of the Lord prolongs life,
But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
That one may avoid the snares of death.
Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the Lord leads to life,
So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.
Isaiah 33:6
And He will be the stability of your times,
A wealth of salvation, wisdom and knowledge;
The fear of the Lord is his treasure.
Proverbs 14:26
In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,
And his children will have refuge.
Proverbs 15:16
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord
Than great treasure and turmoil with it.
Proverbs 2:5
Then you will discern the fear of the Lord
And discover the knowledge of God.
Psalm 112:1
Praise the Lord!
How blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
Who greatly delights in His commandments.
Psalm 128:1
A Song of Ascents.
How blessed is everyone who fears the Lord,
Who walks in His ways.
Psalm 128:4
Behold, for thus shall the man be blessed
Who fears the Lord.
Proverbs 8:13
“The fear of the Lord is to hate evil;
Pride and arrogance and the evil way
And the perverted mouth, I hate.
Exodus 20:20
Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid; for God has come in order to test you, and in order that the fear of Him may remain with you, so that you may not sin.”
Psalm 19:9
The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the Lord are true; they are righteous altogether.
Job 4:6
“Is not your fear of God your confidence,
And the integrity of your ways your hope?
Proverbs 14:2
He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,
But he who is devious in his ways despises Him.
Proverbs 23:17
Do not let your heart envy sinners,
But live in the fear of the Lord always.
Psalm 33:8
Let all the earth fear the Lord;
Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.
Deuteronomy 14:23
You shall eat in the presence of the Lord your God, at the place where He chooses to establish His name, the tithe of your grain, your new wine, your oil, and the firstborn of your herd and your flock, so that you may learn to fear the Lord your God always.
Colossians 3:22
Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.
Psalm 34:11
Come, you children, listen to me;
I will teach you the fear of the Lord
WHO IN THE BIBLE FEARED THE LORD GOD?? READ THE FOLLOWING
You may still believe you do not need to fear God, but let us examine the Scriptures to see who did fear God. The Bible tells us:
- Abraham feared God-ref Gen 22:12
- Joseph feared God-ref Gen 42:18
- Moses feared God-ref Ex 3:6
- Israel shall hear and fear-ref Deut 21:21
- Jacob was afraid-ref Gen 28:17
- Israel feared the Lord-ref Ex 14:31
- The people feared the Lord-ref 1 Sam 11:7
- David was afraid of the Lord-ref 2 Sam 6:9
- Obadiah feared the Lord greatly-ref 1 Ki 18:12
Yet you say that you do not have to fear the Lord? Let us see who did fear the Lord: - Thy servant did fear the Lord-ref 2 Ki 4:1
- The nations feared the Lord-ref 2 Ki 17:41
- Israel feared God-ref 2 Chr 6:33
- The fear of the Lord came upon all the cities about Gerah-ref 2 Chr 14:14
- Nehemiah feared God-ref Neh 5:15
- Hananiah feared God-ref Neh 7:2
- Job feared God-ref Job 1:1
Do you still believe that you should not fear the Lord? Let us see who did fear the Lord: - The waters were afraid-ref Ps 77:16
- Men do therefore fear Him-ref Job 37:24
- David’s flesh trembled for fear of God-ref Ps 119:120
- Every man shall be afraid-ref Isa 13:7,8
- Egypt shall be afraid and fear because of the Lord-ref Isa 19:16
- Hezekiah feared the Lord-ref Jere 26:19
- The king decreed that men should tremble and fear before the God of Daniel-ref Dan 6:26
Do you believe that you should not fear the Lord? Let us see who did fear the Lord: - Daniel stood trembling-ref Dan 10:11
- The children of Israel shall fear the Lord-ref Hos 3:5 *Jonah feared the Lord-ref Jonah 1:9
- The men feared the Lord-ref Jonah 1:16
- The nations shall be afraid of the Lord-ref Mic 7:16,17
- Levi feared the Lord-ref Mal 2:4,5
- Peter, James, and John were sore afraid-ref Mt 17:1,6
- The centurion feared greatly-ref Mt 27:54
- The disciples feared exceedingly-ref Mk 4:41
- Fear (of the angel) fell upon Zechariah-ref Lk 1:12
- The people were filled with fear-ref Lk 5:26
- Pilate was afraid-ref Jn 19:8
- The prisoner was afraid and feared God-ref Lk 23:40
Yet most people in these latter days do not fear God? Let us see who the Bible says did fear God: - Fear came upon every soul-ref Acts 2:43
- Cornelius was one that feared God-ref Acts 10:22
- Great fear came upon all the church-ref Acts 5:11
- Noah feared God-ref Heb 11:7
- Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake-ref Heb 12:21
- Jesus, Himself, feared His Father-ref Heb 5:7
- During the Tribulation, great fell upon them-ref Rev 11:11
- During the Millennium, ALL THE ENDS OF THE EARTH SHALL FEAR HIM-Ps 67:7.
The Bible tells us that people in the past feared God and people in the future will fear God. The Bible has also shown that men, such as Moses, Abraham, and Noah, feared God. Yet you say that you will not fear God? you will sadly soon find out if your not Saved and you stand before him, in the Great White Throne Judgement, that is where the unsaved get judged and thats when your fear will be.
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