Season 2 · Episode 53
The Fear of the Lord
The Ashland St. Pulpit · Ashland St. Baptist Church
March 29, 202537m 17s
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Show Notes
‘’The Fear of the Lord’’
Introduction:
- Theme Verse: Proverbs 1:7; 8:13
- Key Idea: Living without the fear of the Lord results in sinful behavior (Romans 3:18).
- Consequences for actions
- Accountability to God
- Christ as the ultimate authority
Main Points:
- Fearing the Lord Means Hating Sin
- Verse Reference: Proverbs 8:13
- Sins to Avoid:
- Pride
- Arrogance
- Evil ways
- Froward (perverse) mouth
- Supporting Text: Proverbs 6:16-19 (List of abominations)
- Fearing the Lord Means Honoring His Standards
- Verse Reference: Proverbs 15:33
- Ways to Honor God:
- Instruction: Psalms 86:11 – Learning and walking in God’s truth
- Integration: 1 Samuel 12:14 – Obeying God’s commandments
- Integrity: Psalms 19:9 – Living righteously and enduring
- Fearing the Lord Leads to Hope in the Savior
- Verse Reference: Proverbs 19:23
- Outcomes:
- Satisfaction and protection from evil
- Prolonged life and blessings (Proverbs 10:27, 22:4)
- Deliverance from enemies (2 Kings 17:39)
Conclusion:
- Final Exhortation: 1 Samuel 12:24 – Fear and serve the Lord with all your heart, remembering His great deeds.