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Hating Evil, Fearing God
'Ready Answer' by David C. GrabbeThe fear of the LORD, as defined in Proverbs 8:13, is to hate evil. This hatred is not merely a passive aversion but an active opposition to what is wrong according to God's intent and what is detrimental in its effects on mankind. Evil, in this sense, involves intent to harm or ambivalence toward harm done to another, showing no care for the damage inflicted. It harms life or liveliness, often through subtle assaults on emotional or spiritual well-being, masked by deception and a pretense of righteousness. The glorification of evil, as seen in cultural practices like Halloween, exemplifies this harm. Despite being presented as harmless fun, such practices are rooted in paganism and demonism, bearing evil fruit contrary to eternal life with God. Those who fear God instinctively loathe these things, opposing all that He is against, including anything associated with the evil one or his subservient spirits. Hating evil aligns with godly fear, which produces wisdom, understanding, and a life of spiritual purity, peace, and mercy. This fear teaches us to live eternally, evaluating choices correctly and despising what causes harm, even if the harm is not immediately apparent. Wisdom, personified in Proverbs 8:13, vehemently opposes pride, arrogance, the evil way, and perverse speech, all of which trace back to sin and ultimately do harm. As children of God, we are called to resemble Him by loving what He loves and hating what He hates. God hates those things that harm the life and liveliness of His current and future children. Growing in His image, we should also despise the evil within ourselves and the elements of our nature that cause misery, recognizing these flaws through the light of truth that comes from knowing God and Jesus Christ.
God Hates? (Part Two)
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamAlmighty God loves righteousness—something which Gods saints should emulate. Conversely, God abhors, disdains, and hates evil, particularly the Nicolaitans'.
Fearing God at the Feast (Part Three)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeThe Feast is not a celebration just for the sake of having a good time. Our festivities should focus on God's faithfulness, rejoicing in all He did during the year.
Deuteronomy (Part 5)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod's faithfulness is the foundation of our faith. We cannot live by faith unless we believe we have a God who is faithful in everything He does.
Anger: Spiritual Drano®
'Ready Answer' by David F. MaasAnger is often thought to be a negative emotion, but the Bible shows that anger can be used for good purposes. We can use godly anger to flush sin out!
What Do You Fear? (Part Two)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeFear can be broken down into two broad categories: the fear of God and the fear of everything else. If we fear God, we will not need to fear anything else.
Deuteronomy (Part 2) (1994)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughDeuteronomy, which is to be reviewed every seven years, provides us with vision and instruction for living in our spiritual Promised Land.
The Fear of God
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughMany have inadvertently adopted a soft concept of God, disrespecting and showing contempt for God's authority and power. Godly fear is a gift of wisdom.
The Elements of Motivation (Part Two): Vision
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughThe Kingdom of God is our goal, and our vision of what it means gives us compelling motivation to overcome, grow, and bear fruit in preparation for eternal life.
Deuteronomy (Part 4)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIf we learn to fear and love God, loyalty, faithfulness and commandment-keeping will naturally follow, and we will instinctively hasten to depart from evil.
A Priceless Gift
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughGod's children look no different on the outside, but God has given them something inside, something spiritual, that makes them special to Him.
The Fear of God (Part Three)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughAfter the Spirit of God is imparted, removing the fear of men and installing the life-sustaining fear of God, the real dramatic growth takes place.
For the Children
Sermon by David C. GrabbeFor too many youths, God's way of life is not real because their parents are not fully convicted, but merely express a lukewarm preference for God's truth.
Can God Look on Sin?
Sermonette by Ryan McClureMany believe that God is unable to look on sin, yet many scriptures show that God's eyes run to and fro through the earth, observing the evil and the good.