Fear of the Lord is essential for a believer from "summary" of Crazy Love by Francis Chan
When we talk about fearing the Lord, we are not talking about being scared of Him like we would be scared of a snake or a spider. Instead, we are talking about a deep reverence and awe for who God is. It's about recognizing His power, His holiness, and His authority over all things. It's realizing that He is the Creator of the universe and we are His creation, completely dependent on Him for our existence. Having a fear of the Lord means understanding that He is a God of love, but also a God of justice. It's about recognizing that He is both merciful and righteous, and that He will hold us accountable for our actions. This fear motivates us to live in a way that honors Him, to seek His will above our own, and to obey His commandments out of love and respect. Without this fear of the Lord, our faith can become shallow and self-centered. We may start to treat God as a genie who exists to grant our wishes, rather than as the sovereign Lord of the universe who deserves our worship and obedience. We may become complacent in our sin, thinking that God's grace will cover all our wrongdoings without any consequences. But when we truly fear the Lord, it changes the way we live our lives. It compels us to surrender ourselves completely to Him, to trust in His goodness and wisdom, and to follow His ways even when they are difficult. This fear is not about being afraid of punishment, but about living in awe of the One who created us, redeemed us, and sustains us every day. So let us cultivate this fear of the Lord in our hearts, not out of obligation or fear of punishment, but out of love and gratitude for who God is and all that He has done for us. Let us seek to know Him more deeply, to trust in His promises, and to walk in obedience to His will, knowing that He is worthy of all our worship and praise.
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