The fear of the Lord leads to life: Then one rests content,
untouched by trouble.
Proverbs 19:23
I remember my days at Evangel College, how I dreaded being caned
by Mr. Madu.
The
skill by which he drops that stick on an ass could make one stand for days.
I
wasn’t a rebellious student but there could be occasions of mass
punishment which I often prayed wouldn’t happen.
The
fear of Mr. Madu made us listen attentively in class, do math and further math
assignments and not turn our necks when he was invigilating.
Unconsciously,
we got used to behaving in math class at least...LOL
However,
the kind of fear God seeks is not the kind we gave to Mr. Madu.
The fear for Mr. Madu made us sit up in maths class; we dint take
the "attitude" into other classes because that fear didn’t change us.
GOD DESIRES AND DESERVES the reverence of his person and deep
appreciation of his wisdom that leads us to make choices that please him. This
kind of fear transforms your life.
Proverbs says the fear of the Lord leads to life.
When you have awesome reverence for God, his person and
principles, you would enjoy (LIFE-the vitality, fruitfulness and fulfillment of
existence).
That really is LIFE.
God wants to lead you into LIFE. He wants to help you rest content
(in satisfaction) and untouched by trouble.
Have RESPECT FOR HIS INSTRUCTION. Stop being afraid of popular
opinion.
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