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The fear of the Lord is an integral aspect of walking with God. In this article, we examine the wisdom of Proverbs 1:7 in the light of the Gospel of Christ. In doing so, we gain insight into the importance of fearing God and the repercussions of forsaking wisdom and instruction. God Is Worthy to Be Feared The term "fear" in the context of the fear of the Lord is not the paralyzing terror we might associate with it. Here, “fear” translates to deep respect, reverence and love for God. Therefore, by fearing the Lord, we humble ourselves, choosing God's ways over our own, recognizing Him as the great I AM, who is alone worthy of our worship. Psalm 96:4 (NKJV) - For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods. The Bible confirms that the fear of the Lord does not entail living in constant dread or walking on eggshells under condemnation. It explicitly states that God has not given us a spirit of fear. Furthermore, it emphasizes that perfect

Isaiah 55:8-9 opens with a striking declaration that sets the stage for our reflection: "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord." These verses draw a sharp contrast between God’s ways and ours. In this article, we discuss this contrast and why it is always better to forsake our own way and follow God instead. Yes, God’s Ways and Thoughts Are Higher In Isaiah 55:9, God goes so far as to illustrate that His ways and thoughts are as high as the heavens are from the earth in comparison to our ways. Let's take a moment to ponder that. The distance between the heavens and earth is so vast that it's impossible to measure. So, we cannot even begin to imagine how much higher God's ways and thoughts are than ours. We must understand that God is righteous and there is no evil or malice in Him. All that He does is right, true, pure, just and done out of love. This is because God is not a man; He is Spirit and, therefore, incorr