Thematic Bible: Godly Fear
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Godly Fear » Commanded
Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.
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You must follow the Lord your God and revere only him; and you must observe his commandments, obey him, serve him, and remain loyal to him.
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Having heard everything, I have reached this conclusion: Fear God and keep his commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
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You loyal followers of the Lord, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor him! All you descendants of Israel, stand in awe of him!
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Godly Fear » The wicked destitute of
For the music director; written by the Lord's servant, David; an oracle. An evil man is rebellious to the core. He does not fear God,
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Your own wickedness will bring about your punishment. Your unfaithful acts will bring down discipline on you. Know, then, and realize how utterly harmful it was for you to reject me, the Lord your God, to show no respect for me," says the Lord God who rules over all.
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Because they hated moral knowledge, and did not choose to fear the Lord,
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"There is no fear of God before their eyes."
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Godly Fear » Advantages of
Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.
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Fearing the Lord leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.
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Even though a sinner might commit a hundred crimes and still live a long time, yet I know that it will go well with God-fearing people -- for they stand in fear before him. But it will not go well with the wicked, nor will they prolong their days like a shadow, because they do not stand in fear before God.
Godly Fear » Should be » Constantly maintained
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but rather be zealous in fearing the Lord all the time.
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In the presence of the Lord your God you must eat from the tithe of your grain, your new wine, your olive oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks in the place he chooses to locate his name, so that you may learn to revere the Lord your God always.
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He has done this so all the nations of the earth might recognize the Lord's power and so you might always obey the Lord your God."
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Godly Fear » Motives to » The greatness of God
Now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you except to revere him, to obey all his commandments, to love him, to serve him with all your mind and being,
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For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God who is unbiased and takes no bribe,
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Godly Fear » Those who have » Confide in God
In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and it will be a refuge for his children.
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You loyal followers of the Lord, trust in the Lord! He is their deliverer and protector.
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Godly Fear » Described as » Filial and reverential
So since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us give thanks, and through this let us offer worship pleasing to God in devotion and awe.
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Besides, we have experienced discipline from our earthly fathers and we respected them; shall we not submit ourselves all the more to the Father of spirits and receive life?
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Godly Fear » Described as » A treasure to saints
Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.
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He is your constant source of stability; he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him.
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Godly Fear » Exemplified
On the third day Joseph said to them, "Do as I say and you will live, for I fear God.
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There is no one greater in this household than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you because you are his wife. So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?"
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Godly Fear » Those who have » Receive mercy from God
For as the skies are high above the earth, so his loyal love towers over his faithful followers.
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But the Lord continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers, and is faithful to their descendants,
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Godly Fear » Those who have » Are blessed
Praise the Lord! How blessed is the one who obeys the Lord, who takes great delight in keeping his commands.
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He will bless his loyal followers, both young and old.
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Godly Fear » Necessary to » The service of God
So since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us give thanks, and through this let us offer worship pleasing to God in devotion and awe.
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Serve the Lord in fear! Repent in terror!
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Godly Fear » Described as » Wisdom
And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"
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To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.
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Godly Fear » Necessary to » The worship of God
But as for me, because of your great faithfulness I will enter your house; I will bow down toward your holy temple as I worship you.
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a God who is honored in the great angelic assembly, and more awesome than all who surround him?
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Godly Fear » Necessary to » Impartial administration of justice
He told the judges, "Be careful what you do, for you are not judging for men, but for the Lord, who will be with you when you make judicial decisions. Respect the Lord and make careful decisions, for the Lord our God disapproves of injustice, partiality, and bribery." In Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed some Levites, priests, and Israelite family leaders to judge on behalf of the Lord and to settle disputes among the residents of Jerusalem. read more.
He commanded them: "Carry out your duties with respect for the Lord, with honesty, and with pure motives.
He commanded them: "Carry out your duties with respect for the Lord, with honesty, and with pure motives.
Godly Fear » Necessary to » Perfecting holiness
Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that could defile the body and the spirit, and thus accomplish holiness out of reverence for God.
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Godly Fear » God is the author of
I will give them a single-minded purpose to live in a way that always shows respect for me. They will want to do that for their own good and the good of the children who descend from them. I will make a lasting covenant with them that I will never stop doing good to them. I will fill their hearts and minds with respect for me so that they will never again turn away from me.
Godly Fear » Motives to » God, Holiness of
Who will not fear you, O Lord, and glorify your name, because you alone are holy? All nations will come and worship before you for your righteous acts have been revealed."
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Godly Fear » Motives to » Judgments of God
He declared in a loud voice: "Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has arrived, and worship the one who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water!"
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Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in our callings
Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching -- like those who are strictly people-pleasers -- but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.
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Godly Fear » Those who have » Should not fear man
"Do not say, 'Conspiracy,' every time these people say the word. Don't be afraid of what scares them; don't be terrified. You must recognize the authority of the Lord who commands armies. He is the one you must respect; he is the one you must fear.
Godly Fear » Those who have » Days of, prolonged
Fearing the Lord prolongs life, but the life span of the wicked will be shortened.
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Godly Fear » Described as » A fountain of life
The fear of the Lord is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares.
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Godly Fear » Motives to » Wondrous works of God
For the Lord your God dried up the water of the Jordan before you while you crossed over. It was just like when the Lord your God dried up the Red Sea before us while we crossed it. He has done this so all the nations of the earth might recognize the Lord's power and so you might always obey the Lord your God."
Godly Fear » Motives to » God, Goodness of
However, fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. Just look at the great things he has done for you!
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Godly Fear » Searching the scriptures gives the understanding of
indeed, if you call out for discernment -- raise your voice for understanding -- if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand how to fear the Lord, and you will discover knowledge about God.
Godly Fear » Those who have » Depart from evil
Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the Lord one avoids evil.
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Godly Fear » Necessary to » Righteous government
The God of Israel spoke, the protector of Israel spoke to me. The one who rules fairly among men, the one who rules in the fear of God,
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Godly Fear » Described as » Hatred of evil
The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.
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Godly Fear » Exemplified » Nehemiah
But the former governors who preceded me had burdened the people and had taken food and wine from them, in addition to forty shekels of silver. Their associates were also domineering over the people. But I did not behave in this way, due to my fear of God.
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Godly Fear » Exemplified » Abraham
"Do not harm the boy!" the angel said. "Do not do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God because you did not withhold your son, your only son, from me."
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Godly Fear » Those who have » Converse together of holy things
Then those who respected the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord took notice. A scroll was prepared before him in which were recorded the names of those who respected the Lord and honored his name.
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Godly Fear » Those who have » Desires of, fulfilled by God
He satisfies the desire of his loyal followers; he hears their cry for help and delivers them.
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Godly Fear » Those who have » Afford pleasure to God
The Lord takes delight in his faithful followers, and in those who wait for his loyal love.
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Godly Fear » Those who have » Are pitied by God
As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on his faithful followers.
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Godly Fear » Necessary to » Avoiding of sin
Moses said to the people, "Do not fear, for God has come to test you, that the fear of him may be before you so that you do not sin."
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Godly Fear » Exemplified » Noah
By faith Noah, when he was warned about things not yet seen, with reverent regard constructed an ark for the deliverance of his family. Through faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
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Godly Fear » Should be » Exhibited in giving a reason for our hope
But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.
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Godly Fear » A characteristic of saints
Then those who respected the Lord spoke to one another, and the Lord took notice. A scroll was prepared before him in which were recorded the names of those who respected the Lord and honored his name.
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Godly Fear » Motives to » The forgiveness of God
But you are willing to forgive, so that you might be honored.
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Godly Fear » Should be » Taught to others
Come children! Listen to me! I will teach you what it means to fear the Lord.
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Godly Fear » Should be » Prayed for
O Lord, teach me how you want me to live! Then I will obey your commands. Make me wholeheartedly committed to you!
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Godly Fear » God is the object of
You must recognize the authority of the Lord who commands armies. He is the one you must respect; he is the one you must fear.
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Godly Fear » Those who have » Are accepted of God
but in every nation the person who fears him and does what is right is welcomed before him.
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Godly Fear » Described as » Sanctifying
The commands to fear the Lord are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthy and absolutely just.
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Godly Fear » Should accompany the joy of saints
Serve the Lord in fear! Repent in terror!
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Godly Fear » Exemplified » Primitive Christians
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced peace and thus was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, the church increased in numbers.
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Godly Fear » Examples of righteous men dominated by
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced peace and thus was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, the church increased in numbers.
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He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was all his household; he did many acts of charity for the people and prayed to God regularly.
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But the former governors who preceded me had burdened the people and had taken food and wine from them, in addition to forty shekels of silver. Their associates were also domineering over the people. But I did not behave in this way, due to my fear of God.
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He said to them, "I am a Hebrew! And I worship the Lord, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land."
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The men feared the Lord greatly, and earnestly vowed to offer lavish sacrifices to the Lord.
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So the Lord said to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one like him on the earth, a pure and upright man, one who fears God and turns away from evil."
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Great fear gripped the whole church and all who heard about these things.
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