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 wi...
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