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 (Psalm 111:10).
There is always a first step in any given process, plan or event. The first step sets the direction for all subsequent steps. As stated in Psalm 111, it is the fear of the Lord that is the first step in becoming wise or in obtaining wisdom. Wisdom then is required in order to follow God’s commands. Following God’s commands of course is about obedience but it is predicated on having a correct perspective concerning God. Fear of God means respect of God’s authority, will and purposes. It is a healthy fear, not a loathing fear. In essence, when we fear God, we are set and ready to obey Him.
There is always a first step in any given process, plan or event. The first step sets the direction for all subsequent steps. As stated in Psalm 111, it is the fear of the Lord that is the first step in becoming wise or in obtaining wisdom. Wisdom then is required in order to follow God’s commands. Following God’s commands of course is about obedience but it is predicated on having a correct perspective concerning God. Fear of God means respect of God’s authority, will and purposes. It is a healthy fear, not a loathing fear. In essence, when we fear God, we are set and ready to obey Him.
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