• Proverbs 1:7
    The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,
    But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
     
  • Ecclesiastes 12:13
    Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter:
    Fear God and keep His commandments,
    For this is man's all.

     
  • Psalm 34:11
    Come, you children, listen to me;
    I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

     
  • Proverbs 8:13
    The fear of the LORD is to hate evil;
    Pride and arrogance and the evil way
    And the perverse mouth I hate.

     
  • Deuteronomy 14:23
    And you shall eat before the LORD your God, in the place where He chooses to make His name abide, the tithe of your grain and your new wine and your oil, of the firstborn of your herds and your flocks, that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always.
     
  • Proverbs 9:10
    " The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
    And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

     
  • Proverbs 2:3-5
    Yes, if you cry out for discernment,
    And lift up your voice for understanding,
    If you seek her as silver,
    And search for her as for hidden treasures;
    Then you will understand the fear of the LORD,
    And find the knowledge of God.

     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Fear of God


Resources

Fearing God at the Feast

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

We must fear God in order not to fear man. Fearing God plays a large part in the proper observance of Feast of Tabernacles.


Fearing God at the Feast (Part One)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

The fundamental reason God commands us to observe the Feast of Tabernacles is to learn to fear Him always, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 14:23. While the rejoicing at the Feast is meant to brighten our faces, lift our spirits, and provide great joy, it is not merely for the sake of having fun. This rejoicing is intricately tied …


Fearing God at the Feast (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

A unifying factor in the instructions for the Feast of Tabernacles is God's faithfulness, which directs us toward a proper fear of God. Ancient Israel, despite rejoicing at the Feast, lacked this fear, focusing their merriment incorrectly and returning home unchanged to continue in idolatry, injustice, and unrighteousness. Their …


Fearing God's Worthiness

CGG Weekly

The fear of God emerges from recognizing His immense worthiness and power, far surpassing our trivial, everyday choices. Realizing His willingness to help us along our sanctifying walk builds a sense of respectful fear, for we dare not make light of such a weighty gift so freely given. This fear is intertwined with worship, the …


Fearing God at the Feast (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

The fear of God undergirds the various elements of the Feast, serving as a unifying factor that ties them together through God's faithfulness. If we fear God enough to set aside our tithes throughout the year, we will not only have the means to attend the Feast, enabling us to learn to fear Him even more, but we will also …


Godly Fear is Humble Reverence

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

The fear and trembling before God is more like reverence and awe instead of abject terror. It leads us to total dependence upon God with a desire to repudiate sin.


Sin, Christians, and the Fear of God

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The Bible emphasizes the fear of God as a vital motivator for overcoming sin and fulfilling His purpose for us. This fear is not merely a natural emotion but a quality that must be learned, as David instructs in Psalm 34:11, teaching the children to fear the Lord. It is an essential attitude, distinct from worldly fears, …


Fearing God

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim Myers

Fear is the enemy of all God's firstfruits and all God's people. We cannot fear men, governments, wars, riots, food shortages, or diseases like COVID. Instead, we are called to fear God above all else. When we fear God and strive to do what is right, God is with us, comforting and caring for us, ensuring that things go well with …



For more resources, please see the library topic for Fear of God