Memory verse:
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

Text:
Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

Introduction:
The fear of the Lord is defined as having reverence, respect, the right attitude, perspective towards God. The Bible says “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”
Any person that fears the Lord is walking in wisdom.

What is the fear of the Lord?
1. To Hate Evil.
Proverbs 8:13
The fear of the LORD is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.

2. In God’s Fear Is Strong Confidence.
Proverbs 14:26
In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.


3. The Bible Commanded That Earth Should Fear The Lord.
Psalm 33:8
Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.

4. It Is A Fountain Of Life.
Proverbs 14:27
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

Benefits Of Fearing The Lord.
1. God’s Secret Is With Them That Fear Him.
Psalm 25:14
The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.


2. His Mercy Is On Them That Fear Him, Even His Great Mercy.
Luke 1:50
His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.

Psalm 103:11
For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him;

3. He Pities Those That Fear Him Just As A Father Pities His Children.
Psalm 103:13
As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him;

4. Longevity.
Proverbs 10:27
The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.

Deuteronomy 6:2
so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the LORD your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life.

5. Life, Abiding In Satisfied And Evil Free Existence
Proverbs 19:23
The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

Conclusion:
The fear of the Lord is the master key in the life of any believer.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.




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