The Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of
• A clean heart and motives (Psalm 19:8-9)
• No lack for His saints (Psalm 34:9)
• Wisdom and understanding (Psalm 111:10)
• Healing and refreshment (Proverbs 3:5-8)
• Mercies for generation after generation (Luke 1:49-50)
• Freedom from the fear of man (Galatians 1:10)
• Being kept safe (Proverbs 29:25)
• The foundation of life and a secure fortress/refuge (Proverbs 14:26-27)
• Prosperity, confiding trust, and revelation of His covenant (Psalm 25:12-14)
• Life and satisfying rest (Proverbs 19:23)
• The rejection of idolatry and sinful pleasure (Romans 1:21-25)
• Your life/days being lengthened (Proverbs 10:27)
• Respecting others, including authority (1 Peter 2:13-17)
• Hating pride, arrogance, and evil/perverted speech (Proverbs 8:13)
• Joyfulness, successful children, wealth, a long-lasting legacy, victory over evil, confidence, and influence (Psalm 112:1-6)
• Praise and honor from others (Proverbs 31:30-31)
• Friendship with the Lord (Psalm 25:14)

• An affair [insert any sin ________] is a sobering example of a fear-less person
• Everything decision made and lived out was filtered through Joseph’s self-proclaimed fear of the Lord (Genesis 42:18)

• Traps are hidden from plain sight and baited to draw potential prey in
• One of satan’s lies is an “all or nothing” approach = shame or pride

• It’s not what you fear, but Who you fear most!
• Is there a “flag on the play” of your thoughts, words, and actions?
• Informed by God’s Word/Spirit and accountability of fellow believers

• How Do We Obtain/Increase The Fear Of The Lord? Daily ask for the “spirit of the fear of the Lord” (Isaiah 11:1-3)