And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is understanding.’ ” ( Job 28:28 NKJV).
“Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, Than great treasure with trouble.”(Proverbs 15:16 NKJV).
“Blessed is every one who fears the Lord, Who walks in His ways.” (Psalms 128:1 NKJV).
Proverbs 9:10 reminds us that :
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom…
However, Proverbs 1:7 says, The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge…
“And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”
(Matthew 10:28 NKJV).
FEAR: Reverence; an attitude of deep respect filled with awe for the Lord.
+++People in the world have no fear or reverence for God. This means they have no wisdom, and their knowledge is corrupted.
+++You cannot make spiritual sense to them, and they definitely make no spiritual sense to you.
Psalms 14:1 tells us that,The fool has said in his heart that there is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that does good.
+++Only the Holy Spirit can reveal Christ, spiritual knowledge, and wisdom to those in the world. When we preach the gospel of Christ to the world, the Holy Spirit used the word preached to enlighten their hearts and reveal the Person of Christ to them.
Matthew 10:16 reminds us to :
…be all of you, therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Matthew 7:6 says :
…do not cast your pearls (of wisdom) before swine’s lest they trample them under their feet…
Luke 13:32 says :
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Romans 14:17
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. The Kingdom comes by the Holy Spirit, and the Kingdom of God is also where the rule and reign of God is.
Where ever you go the Kingdom of God goes with you. Angels go with you, and more importantly God goes with you. Continue to enjoy the righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. That’s the Kingdom of God and a taste of Heaven.
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalms 23:4 NKJV). +++Blessed you are and blessed you will always be and to God be all the glory. Amen!
“Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen.”
[Jude 1:24-25 NKJV]