When the Bible teaches a truth once, we ought to listen. But when Scripture echoes the same truth again and again, it is not a suggestion—it is a divine summons from the Holy Spirit demanding our attention. The fear of the Lord is not optional, nor is it symbolic. It is foundational to a life that honors God. Sadly, some Christian leaders and other voices today diminish this truth, reducing it to mere reverence or metaphor. But make no mistake: to dilute the fear of God is to distort the holiness of God Himself. - Stephen Black
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." Proverbs 9:10
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." Proverbs 1:7
"Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the Lord..." Proverbs 1:29
"The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; PRIDE and arrogance and the evil way, and the perverse mouth I hate." Proverbs 8:13
"The fear of the Lord prolongs days, but the years of the wicked will be shortened." Proverbs 10:27
"In the fear of the Lord, there is strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of death." Proverbs 14:26-27
"Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure with trouble." Proverbs 15:16
"The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility." Proverbs 15:33
"In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil." Proverbs 16:6
"The fear of the Lord leads to life, And he who has it will abide in satisfaction; He will not be visited with evil." Proverbs 19:23
"By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches and honor and life." Proverbs 22:4
"Do not let your heart envy sinners, but be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day..." Proverbs 23:17
"Put them in fear, O Lord; "Let the nations know that they are but men. Selah." Psalm 9:20
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever." Psalm 111:10
"The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether." Psalm 19:9
"O fear the Lord, you His saints; for to those who fear Him there is no want." Psalm 34:9
"He will bless those who fear the Lord, the small together with the great." Psalm 115:13
"How blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways." Psalm 128:1
"But there is forgiveness with You, that You may be feared." Psalm 130:4
"My flesh trembles for fear of You, and I am afraid of Your judgments." Psalm 119:120
"And the dread of God was on all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the Lord had fought against the enemies of Israel." 2 Chronicles 20:29 (Let this be true today).
The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me: ‘He who rules over men must be just, Ruling in the fear of God." 2 Samuel 23:3
“Will not His majesty terrify you, and the dread of Him fall on you?" Job 13:11
"And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is understanding.’ ” Job 28:28
"In order to go into the caverns of the rocks and the clefts of the cliffs before the terror of the Lord and the splendor of His majesty, when He arises to make the earth tremble." Isaiah 2:31
"Wail, for the day of the Lord is near! It will come as destruction from the Almighty.
Therefore all hands will fall limp, And every man’s heart will melt. They will be terrified, Pains and anguish will take hold of them; They will writhe like a woman in labor, They will look at one another in astonishment, Their faces aflame." Isaiah 13:6-8
"Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times, and the strength of salvation; The fear of the Lord is His treasure." Isaiah 33:6
"Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord gave attention and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who fear the Lord and who esteem His name." Malachi 3:16
"Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all. For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil." Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
Jesus' Words
"Therefore, whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have spoken in the ear in inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops. And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Him (GOD) who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him! Luke 12:3-5
"Therefore, we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. Knowing, therefore, the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are well known to God, and I also trust are well known in your consciences." 2 Corinthians 5:9-11
"Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God." 2 Corinthians 7:1
"For IF we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. Anyone who has rejected Moses’ law dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace? For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. And again, “The Lord will judge His people.” It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God." Hebrews 10:26-31 (Do not let the traditions or denominational doctrines of men silence the voice of Scripture. Reject the reinterpretations of man—and receive the unfiltered truth of God's Word. Fear Him!)
"Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people—saying with a loud voice, “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.” Revelation 14:6-7
