Published on Tuesday, April 21st, 2020 11:23:12 PM
TOPIC: WHAT IS YOUR FEAR?
TEXT: PROVERBS 9:10, 10:27, 3:7.
OUTLINE
The Holy Bible, Word of God and the Heavenly Constitution for Mankind, does not mince words on FEAR. The Bible talks about “holy fear” and “unholy fear” – Proverbs 9:10 and II Tim. 1:7. Now, what is your fear? What do you fear most? Some people fear war, accident, poverty, betrayal, death, loss of their jobs, sickness, darkness and demons, failure, Hell fire, disappointment, etc. What the Devil wants is to make unholy fear your snare – beware of unholy fear! Should a survey be carried out today, almost everybody will raise up his or her hand to signify that they fear God. However, who is the one who genuinely fears God?
What Is Fear Of God?
The fear of God is to honour Man, love Man and appreciate the good in your neighbour who is the express image of God.
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12 BENEFITS OF THE FEAR OF GOD.
(1), Beginning of wisdom, Prov. 1:7.
(2), Departure from evil, Prov. 3:7, 16:6.
(3), Hatred of evil, Prov. 8:13.
(4), Prolonging of life, Prov. 10:27.
(5), Strength of confidence, Prov. 14:20.
(6), Fountain of life, Prov. 14:17.
(7), Instruction of wisdom, Prov. 15:33.
(8), That which tends to life, Prov. 19: 23.
(9), Riches, honour and life, Prov. 22:4.
(10), Freedom from envy, Prov. 23:17.
(11), Prosperity, Eccl. 8:12.
(12), Humility, Isa. 2:10-21.
FEAR GOD!
Dear Christian, let go everything but not your salvation in the Lord – fear the God of salvation. Fear of Man is a snare unto you. That unholy fear you honour most can turn out to be a tool in the hand of the Devil. What is the level of your faith? Hab. 3: 17-19. Like Habakkuk, you must resolve that whatever happens in life, you shall continue to serve God most faithfully. Beware – God may want you to do your worst or best. By the time God will manifest Himself in your life, you will be greatly amazed. At a point of disappointment, what is your reaction? To both Man and God? Be prepared for the worst while serving God, even faithfully! Joseph feared God – Gen. 42:6-18. Jesus the only begotten Son of God did uncountable miracles in His earthly ministry – yet, the same people He did all those good – spiritual and physical to, later abused, reviled, cursed, blasphemed, flogged, pierced his body and crucified Him on the cross! Yet, the Lord prayed for them – “Father, forgive them” – Luke 23:34. Remember that throughout the tortuous time Jesus (God Incarnate) was going through those series of tortures in the hands of men, His mortal creatures, God the Father and God the Holy Spirit were keenly watching. Too, remember all early Apostles – except John the Beloved – who died gruesome deaths.
CENTRAL TRUTH
Work faithfully on yourself. Fear the God who sees you but is silent when you are committing sin! In your sorrows, beware! Easily forgive. Live love, live the Bible.
Dwell firmly in the Word of God. Shun pride, hatred and enmity. Counter all negativities with positivities. See in your fellow human being the express image of God – Fear God!
God bless you.