Thematic Bible: Godly Fear
Thematic Bible
Godly Fear » Commanded
Honor everyone. Keep on loving the community of believers, fearing God, and honoring the king.
Verse Concepts
Loving Your MotherCommitment, to God's peopleethics, socialChristiansBelieversAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLove, For One AnotherRespect, For Human BeingsReverence, And Social BehaviourTributesLove, Of Fellow ManCitizens, Christian DutiesBrotherhoodBrotherly LoveReverence To GodAttitudes Towards KingsHonour The HonourableLove Fellow Christians!Fear God!
You must follow the LORD your God, fear him, observe his commandments, listen to his voice, serve him, and cling to him.
Let the conclusion of all of these thoughts be heard: Fear God and obey his commandments, for this is what it means to be human.
"All who fear the LORD, praise him! All the seed of Jacob, glorify him! All the seed of Israel, fear him!
Godly Fear » The wicked destitute of
An oracle that came to me about the transgressions of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes.
Your wickedness will be punished, and you will be corrected due to your acts of apostasy. Know and see that it's evil and bitter for you to forsake the LORD your God, but the fear of me is not in you," declares the Lord GOD of the Heavenly Armies.
"Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD;
Godly Fear » Advantages of
Better is a little accompanied by fear of the LORD than abundant wealth with turmoil.
The fear of the LORD leads to life; whoever is satisfied with it will rest, untouched by evil.
Even though a sinner does what is wrong a hundred times and still survives, nevertheless I also know that things will go well for those who fear God, who fear in his presence. But things will not go well for the wicked person: he will not lengthen his life like a shadow, since he has no fear before God.
Godly Fear » Should be » Constantly maintained
Never let yourself envy sinners; instead, remain in fear of the LORD every day,
Then in the presence of the LORD your God, in the place where he'll choose to establish his name, you may consume the tithe of your grain, your new wine, your oil, and the firstborn of your livestock and flock, so that you'll learn to revere the LORD your God all your life.
Do this so that all of the people of the earth may know how strong the power of the LORD is, and so that you may fear the LORD your God every day."
Godly Fear » Motives to » The greatness of God
"Now Israel, what does the LORD your God desire from you? Only this: fear him, walk in all his ways, love him, serve him with all your heart and in all your life,
For the LORD your God is the God of all gods, the LORD of all lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who does not show favoritism or take bribes.
Godly Fear » Those who have » Confide in God
Rock-solid security is found in the fear of the LORD, and within it one's children find refuge.
You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their helper and shield.
Godly Fear » Described as » Filial and reverential
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful and worship God in reverence and fear in a way that pleases him.
Furthermore, we had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them for it. We should submit even more to the Father of our spirits and live, shouldn't we?
Godly Fear » Described as » A treasure to saints
Better is a little accompanied by fear of the LORD than abundant wealth with turmoil.
He will be a sure foundation for your times, abundance and salvation, wisdom and knowledge the fear of the LORD is Zion's treasure."
Godly Fear » Exemplified
Three days later, Joseph told them, "I fear God, so do this and you'll live.
No one has more authority in this house than I do. He has withheld nothing from me, except you, and that's because you're his wife. So how can I commit such a horrible evil? How can I sin against God?"
Godly Fear » Those who have » Receive mercy from God
As high as heaven rises above earth, so his gracious love strengthens those who fear him.
Yet the LORD's gracious love remains throughout eternity for those who fear him and his righteous acts extend to their children's children,
Godly Fear » Those who have » Are blessed
Hallelujah! How happy is the person who fears the LORD, who truly delights in his commandments.
He will bless those who fear the LORD, both the important and the insignificant together.
Godly Fear » Necessary to » The service of God
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful and worship God in reverence and fear in a way that pleases him.
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Godly Fear » Described as » Wisdom
He has commanded mankind: "To fear the Lord that is wisdom; to move away from evil that is understanding.'"
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; sound understanding belongs to those who practice it. Praise of God endures forever.
Godly Fear » Necessary to » The worship of God
But I, because of the abundance of your gracious love, may come into your house. In awe of you, I will worship in your holy Temple.
God is feared in the council of the holy ones, revered by all those around him.
Godly Fear » Necessary to » Impartial administration of justice
"Pay careful attention to your duties, because you are judging not only for the sake of human beings but also for the LORD and he is present with you as you make your rulings. So let the fear of the LORD rest upon you, be on your guard, and act carefully, because with the LORD our God there is neither injustice, nor partiality, nor bribery." In Jerusalem, Jehoshaphat also appointed certain descendants of Levi, priests, and family leaders of Israel to render verdicts for the LORD and to decide difficult cases. Their offices were in Jerusalem. read more.
He issued this reminder to them:
He issued this reminder to them:
Godly Fear » Necessary to » Perfecting holiness
Since we have these promises, dear friends, let's cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit by becoming mature in our holy fear of God.
Godly Fear » God is the author of
I'll give them one heart and one lifestyle so they'll fear me always for their own good and for the good of their descendants after them. I'll make an everlasting covenant with them that I won't turn away from doing good for them. I'll put the fear of me in their hearts so they won't turn away from me.
Godly Fear » Motives to » God, Holiness of
Lord, who won't fear and praise your name? For you alone are holy, and all the nations will come and worship you because your judgments have been revealed."
Godly Fear » Motives to » Judgments of God
He said in a loud voice, "Fear God and give him glory, because the time for him to judge has arrived. Worship the one who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water."
Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in our callings
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only while being watched in order to please them, but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.
Godly Fear » Those who have » Should not fear man
"Don't call conspiracy everything that this people calls conspiracy, and don't fear what they fear, or live in terror. The LORD of the Heavenly Armies he's the one you are to regard as holy. Let him be the one whom you fear, and let him be the one before whom you stand in terror!
Godly Fear » Those who have » Days of, prolonged
Fearing the LORD prolongs life, but the wicked will not live long.
Godly Fear » Described as » A fountain of life
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, enabling anyone to escape the snares of death.
Godly Fear » Motives to » Wondrous works of God
because the LORD your God dried up the water of the Jordan River right in front of you, until you had crossed over, just as the LORD your God had done to the Reed Sea which he had dried up in front of us until we had crossed it also.' Do this so that all of the people of the earth may know how strong the power of the LORD is, and so that you may fear the LORD your God every day."
Godly Fear » Motives to » God, Goodness of
Only, fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart. Indeed, consider what great things he has done for you.
Godly Fear » Searching the scriptures gives the understanding of
if, indeed, you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and learn to know God.
Godly Fear » Those who have » Depart from evil
Iniquity is atoned for by gracious love and truth, and through fear of the LORD people turn from evil.
Godly Fear » Necessary to » Righteous government
The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has talked to me. "When one is governing men justly, he fears God while governing.
Godly Fear » Described as » Hatred of evil
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. Pride, arrogance, an evil lifestyle, and perverted speech I despise.
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Nehemiah
Nevertheless, the former governors before me placed a heavy burden on the people. They received food and wine, plus a tax of 40 shekels of silver. Even their young men took advantage of the people, but I never did so because I feared God.
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Abraham
"Don't lay your hand on the youth!" he said. "Don't do anything to him, because I've just demonstrated that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only unique one, from me."
Godly Fear » Those who have » Converse together of holy things
Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other. The LORD listened and took note, and a scroll of remembrance was written in his presence about those who fear the LORD and honor His name.
Godly Fear » Those who have » Desires of, fulfilled by God
He fulfills the desire of those who fear him, hearing their cry and saving them.
Godly Fear » Those who have » Afford pleasure to God
But the LORD is pleased with those who fear him, with those who depend on his gracious love.
Godly Fear » Those who have » Are pitied by God
As a father has compassion for his children, so the LORD has compassion for those who fear him.
Godly Fear » Necessary to » Avoiding of sin
Moses told the people, "Don't be afraid, for God has come to test you, so that you may fear him in order that you don't sin."
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Noah
By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, reverently prepared an ark to save his family, and by faith he condemned the world and inherited the righteousness that comes by faith.
Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in giving a reason for our hope
Instead, exalt the Messiah" as Lord in your lives. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you to explain the hope you have.
Verse Concepts
Acknowledge, Faith In ChristAbsolute TruthAgnosticismCoolApologeticsDesires For HolinessFaith, As A Body Of BeliefsWhat Christian Should Do Alwaysevangelists, identity ofequipping, spiritualAskingHope, As ConfidenceHope, Results OfOpportunities, And SalvationReadinessReasonSensitivitySpeech, Power And Significance OfSpeech, Positive Aspects OfWatchfulness, Of BelieversWitnessing, Approaches To
Witnessing, Importance OfJesus Christ, LordMissionary WorkReasoningTestify On God's BehalfAccusations, Against Early ChristiansThe Gentleness Of God's PeopleAnswering PeopleReasons For Faith In ChristChrist Is LordReady To SpeakThe Hope Of The GospelHope For The RighteousRespectHope And FaithAnxiety And StressGentleness As A Fruit Of The SpiritHope Kjvanswersreverence
Godly Fear » A characteristic of saints
Then those who feared the LORD talked with each other. The LORD listened and took note, and a scroll of remembrance was written in his presence about those who fear the LORD and honor His name.
Godly Fear » Motives to » The forgiveness of God
But with you there is forgiveness, so that you may be feared.
Godly Fear » Should be » Taught to others
Come, children, listen to me, and I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
Godly Fear » Should be » Prayed for
Teach me your ways, LORD, that I may walk in your truth; let me wholeheartedly revere your name.
Godly Fear » God is the object of
The LORD of the Heavenly Armies he's the one you are to regard as holy. Let him be the one whom you fear, and let him be the one before whom you stand in terror!
Godly Fear » Those who have » Are accepted of God
Indeed, whoever fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him in any nation.
Godly Fear » Described as » Sanctifying
The fear of the LORD is clean, standing forever. The judgments of the LORD are true; they are altogether righteous.
Godly Fear » Should accompany the joy of saints
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Godly Fear » Exemplified » Primitive Christians
So the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace. As it continued to be built up and to live in the fear of the Lord, it kept increasing in numbers through the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
Godly Fear » Examples of righteous men dominated by
So the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed peace. As it continued to be built up and to live in the fear of the Lord, it kept increasing in numbers through the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
He was a devout man who feared God, as did everyone in his home. He gave many gifts to the poor among the people and always prayed to God.
Nevertheless, the former governors before me placed a heavy burden on the people. They received food and wine, plus a tax of 40 shekels of silver. Even their young men took advantage of the people, but I never did so because I feared God.
"I'm a Hebrew," he replied, "and I'm afraid of the LORD God of heaven, who made the sea along with the dry land!"
Then the men feared the LORD greatly, offered a sacrifice to the LORD, and made vows.
Then the LORD asked Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one like him on earth. The man is blameless as well as upright. He fears God and keeps away from evil."
And great fear seized the whole church and everyone else who heard about this.