#Proverbs 1:7

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Proverbs 1:7 (NKJV) - The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

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The Beginning of Knowledge

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. — Proverbs 1:7 | New King James Version (NKJV) The Holy Bible; New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved. Cross References: Deuteronomy 4:6; Job 28:28; Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 2:5; Proverbs 5:12; Proverbs 9:10; Proverbs 15:32

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Proverbs 1:7 in all English translations

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The Fear Of The Lord (Proverbs 1:7)

Proverbs 1:7 7. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

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When Wisdom Walks In

Life Lessons Learned There’s something quietly powerful about the opening line of Proverbs. It’s a phrase many have memorized, yet few pause to explore deeply: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (Proverbs 1:7). At first glance, it may seem like Solomon is telling us to be afraid of God, but as with much of biblical wisdom, the truth goes far deeper than surface reading. Let’s…

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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge

Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil

Proverbs 16:6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him

Psalm 25:14 The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.

The eye of the Lord is upon them that fear Him

Psalm 33:18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;33:19 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.

The Angel of the LORD encamped round about them that fear Him=(God)

Psalm 34:7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

Serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear because our God is a consuming fire

Hebrews 12:28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:12.29 For our God is a consuming fire.

Perfecting holiness in the fear of God

2 Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, (perfecting holiness in the fear of God).

We are told to work out our salvation with fear and trembling

Philippians 2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.12:14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

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January 30, 2025 Verse Of The Day

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Two kinds of fear, the right kind and the wrong kind.

Fear Not

In John 20:19 on the evening of the resurrection day, the disciples were huddled together and locked in (or could we say locked down?) because of their fear of the Jews. Fear tends to lock in or lock down people. When Jesus appeared to them, what does he say, ‘Peace to you.’

God recognises this tendency of people to quickly get into a state of fear. There is still a climate of fear round the world post-pandemic.

Remember that God is still in control.

Every time in the bible, either the Lord or an angel appears to a believer, the first thing they say is ’fear not’ or the like. It is one of the foremost commands in scripture. Today there is a huge amount of fear around both in the church and in the other communities, particularly in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic.

However, we need to recognise that there are two kinds of fear 1] the right kind of fear and 2] the wrong kind of fear.

1] The right kind of fear- is the fear of the Lord. We are made to fear God but nothing else. Fear God but nought else! God wants to have first place in every part of our lives, but our wrong fear can occupy a place that needs emptied before God can fill it. Perfect love casts out all fear. Amen

What is the fear of the Lord? This expression occurs many times in the Hebrew scriptures and once in the New Testament. There are various pictures we can give from scripture. The expression ‘Fear of the Lord’ appears 15 times in the book of Proverbs, whose main theme as you know is wisdom. So, there is a link between the fear of the Lord and wisdom. Here are a few examples,

Proverbs 1:7 the fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 8:13 the fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the forward (perverse) mouth, do I hate.

Proverbs 22:4 By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.

There seems to be three components to the fear of the Lord a) awe and reverence b) hatred of evil c) obedience to God’s word. Let us cultivate them!

There is also a natural fear that we have to protect our bodies from damage e.g.do not touch the hotplate etc.

2] The wrong kind of fear All of us experience the wrong kind of fear sometime in our lives.

Fear should be a dissimilar experience for believers and unbelievers.

Fear is debilitating and even paralysing and is opposite to faith. Did you know that faith and fear are mutually exclusive? Choose where you are going to live today, in faith or in fear?

It is important to realise that our fear of the Lord can be the antidote/answer to the wrong type of fear. The right fear overcomes the bad fear. Again, we get to choose which type of fear is going to be active in our lives. Choose well, choose life, choose the fear of the Lord!

If we live by our feelings, they can drag us down into the pit of fear. But we need to see our situations in life through the lens of faith and through the lens of the bible not through the lens of doubt and fear.

Could it be that because modern society is so steeped in fear it has collectively lost the fear of a holy God? Yet many people today fear death, sickness, poverty, helplessness, loneliness, future, commitment, failure, etc.

So, what is the answer?

How do we deal with fear? Here is a practical approach.

Firstly, we need to get ‘historical not hysterical’ {1], in other words, we need to review the Lord’s track record in our lives, in our previous times of trouble, in previous trials or difficulty. If you keep a diary or journal, you will find that God keeps coming through for you, He is a faithful God!

If you have no written records, then just meditate on God’s track record in your own life- He has got you through it all up to now and He will take you through this present challenge as well.

Remember God has not changed, His truth has not changed and still sets us free, His character has not changed, God is still on the throne, God loves you and is there for you to take you through each attack of fear.

Do not let fear cause amnesia of all that God has said and done.

Do not allow fear to cause you to forget your identity in Christ.

Fear is like a virus and can rapidly spread between people! The fear virus may have done more harm than did the pandemic.

Let us distance ourselves from all sources of the wrong fear and bring the disinfectant of God’s word to others who have succumbed to the fear virus.

Let us continue to take every thought captive through the lens of the bible.

We need to avoid being overpowered by our feelings.

Do not let the culture condition your mind but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

Prayer, Lord we ask in Jesus’ name, that you teach us to develop the right kind of fear in our lives and that you also teach us how avoid the evil fear in all its forms and disguises. May you cause the fear of the Lord to dispel all ungodly fears and make us bearers of hope and love to those around us. Cause us to remember all that you have done in the past to strengthen us for today. Bring those who are paralysed by fear to your people to be set free. Amen

Personal Prayer

Fear not, fear nought but God!

[1] Pastor Ed Young (2020) The Fear Virus

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It still amazes me how truth this statement is. It goes completely against our human nature and reasoning. Our worldly mindset compared to Heaven's Order. ✝️

I Love You, Lord! 💖

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All things are full of toil; none can express it. The eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing.

Ecclesiastes 1:8

Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.

Proverbs 27:20

For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.

1 John 2:16

Let him not trust in emptiness, deceiving himself, for emptiness will be his payment. It will be paid in full before his time, and his branch will not be green.

Job 15:31-32

Therefore, Ezra, empty things are for the empty and full things for the full.

2 Ezdras 7:25

Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.

1 Timothy 6:18-19

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Notes

Worldly things will only give temporary satisfaction, then boredom and unfulfilment inevitably creeps in, so one has to search for new exciting things and novelties. It is an endless cycle. The pursuit of personal pleasure/money/status, which is what the Bible refers to as 'selfish ambition', can only provide temporary excitement that will fade. Lasting meaning, therefore, can only be found in good deeds, selfless love, and humility before God.

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Proverbs 1:7 (ESV) - The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

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The Beginning of Knowledge

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. — Proverbs 1:7 | New King James Version (NKJV) The Holy Bible; New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved. Cross References: Deuteronomy 4:6; Job 28:28; Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 2:5; Proverbs 5:12; Proverbs 9:10; Proverbs 15:32

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Proverbs 1:7 in all English translations

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Fear Of The Lord Is The Foundation Of True Knowledge (Proverbs 1:7)

Proverbs 1:7 NLT [7] Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

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God is testing our hypocrisy, revealing the truth behind what we say and how we live. As it says in Matthew 15:8, 'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.' We may hide from others, but not from God. He sees our hearts, like it says in 1 Samuel 16:7, 'People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.' We are called to live out our faith, not just speak it. James 1:22 reminds us to be 'doers of the word, not hearers only.' Through these trials, God refines us, testing our hearts like silver in the furnace (Proverbs 17:3).

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~ Scriptures about forgiveness ~

Matthew 6:15 "But if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."

Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."

Colossians 3:13 "Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive."

Daniel 9:9 "To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him."

Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."

Proverbs 10:12 "Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses."

Micah 7:18 "Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love."

Mark 11:25 "And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses."

Luke 17:3-4 "Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him."

Luke 6:37 "Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:"

Matthew 6:14 "For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:"

1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

Isaiah 1:8 "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool."

James 5:16 "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."

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Matthew 7:15 (NIV). “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.”

Matthew 10:16 (NIV). “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.”

Proverbs 28:1 (NLT). “The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.”

Deuteronomy 31:6 (CEB). “Be strong! Be fearless! Don’t be afraid and don’t be scared by your enemies, because the LORD your God is the one who marches with you. He won’t let you down, and he won’t abandon you.”

“The enemy likes to hide wolves inside sheep's clothing but that's okay, Jehovah hides lions inside of lambs.” Amen! 🙏🕊🙌