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

     
  • Proverbs 2:1-5
    My son, if you receive my words,
    And treasure my commands within you,
    So that you incline your ear to wisdom,
    And apply your heart to understanding;
    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.

     
  • 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.
     


Related Scriptures

  • 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 perverse mouth I hate.

     
  • Deuteronomy 8:3
    So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the LORD.
     
  • Psalm 34:9
    Oh, fear the LORD, you His saints!
    There is no want to those who fear Him.

     
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Resources

Learn to Fear God

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. Reid

The Feast of Tabernacles exists so God's people can learn to fear Him, as Deuteronomy 14:22-27 says. Fear is not a cowering terror but reverence and awe designed to produce a result. Proverbs 1:7 calls it the beginning of knowledge, because God is Creator and no one can understand life's purpose without humbly approaching Him. …


Fearing God at the Feast (Part One)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

The fundamental reason God commands observance of the Feast of Tabernacles is stated in Deuteronomy 14:23: that we may learn to fear Him always. The prophetic picture of the Millennium, the extra sacrifices, and the abundant physical and spiritual food are essential elements of the Feast, but learning to fear God is its …


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 guides us toward a proper fear of God. We learn to fear God because He is faithful, encompassing both positive and negative reinforcements. On the negative side, God's unwavering faithfulness means He will chastise, avenge, and judge, …


Sin, Christians, and the Fear of God

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The fear of God is a vital quality that we must learn, as it does not come naturally to us. This fear, distinct from worldly fears, spans from mild apprehension to outright terror, serving as a powerful motivator in our spiritual journey. God desires us to fear Him, not to distance us, but to remind us of His supreme nature and …


The Fear of God

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The fear of God is the beginning of knowledge, as stated in Proverbs 1:7, marking it as a fundamental principle for true understanding. This fear is not merely reverence or awe, but encompasses a deeper sense of dread and terror, intended to shape our relationship with a great, powerful, and holy God. It is not something that …


The Fear of God (Part Four)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The fear of God is a profound principle that carries an edge, ensuring we never grow too comfortable in our relationship with Him. It spans from sheer terror to a deep, abiding reverence, serving as the first line of defense against profaning God's name or tarnishing the image of His church, while protecting us from pain and …


The Fear of God (Part Two)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The fear of the Lord holds paramount importance in aligning with God's purpose for our lives, serving as a foundational element alongside faith, hope, and love. It is the beginning of knowledge and the key to accessing the treasures of God, underpinning the more significant attributes of faith, hope, and love. This fear must be …


The Fear of God (Part One)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We must have established some relationship with God before we can rightly fear Him. A holy fear is the key to unlocking the treasuries of salvation and wisdom.



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