A Healthy Fear

Often times we forget one of the important components of our relationship with the LORD…a healthy fear of the LORD. When we don’t have a healthy fear we let sin rule over us thinking GOD will forgive us, and we won’t receive any judgment. The fact is GOD tells us to fear HIM, and that HE will judge every one of our acts, even the ones we have hidden. “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear GOD and keep HIS commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For GOD will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.” Ecclesiastes 12:13-14.

Those who have a healthy fear of GOD have a closer walk with the LORD. “The fear of the LORD leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble” Proverbs 19:23. Healthy fear of the LORD will protect you from evil. “Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.” Proverbs 16:6. “The LORD delights in those who fear HIM, who put their hope in HIS unfailing love.” Psalms 147:11. Remember to always walk in the fear of the LORD. We should respect HIS ways, and always follow HIS commands.

In Christ.