1. the Fear of the Lord Proverbs: the Way of Wisdom Fear of the Lord
is the foundation of wisdom.
Knowledge of the Holy One
results in good judgment. Prov 9.10
Don’t envy sinners,
but always continue to fear the Lord.
You’ll be rewarded for this; your hope will not be disappointed. Prov
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2. the Fear of the Lord Proverbs: the Way of Wisdom
The life of true holiness is rooted in the soil of awed adoration. JI Packer
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3. They’re hard to translate.
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Review: Proverbs are generally speaking... distilled insights into how the world works.
They’re hard to translate.
For the translator, Proverbs defies translation. A proverb depends on sound and sense. Eg “A stitch in time saves nine”. Bruce Waltke.
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4. the Fear of the Lord Proverbs: the Way of Wisdom
Proverbs guide a person who reveres God to skillfully navigate life’s complexities.
By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. Confucius
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5. the Fear of the Lord Proverbs: the Way of Wisdom
Knowledge is acquired information.
Wisdom is applied knowledge,
the ability to choose and respond well.
The wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. (James 3.17)
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6. the Fear of the Lord Proverbs: the Way of Wisdom Harmful Fears
The top 10 include ...
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7. the Fear of the Lord Proverbs: the Way of Wisdom Harmful Fears
The top 10 include fear of flying and speaking in public. There are thousands of irrational fears/phobias.
We often fear not being in control.
I want atheism to be true... It isn’t just that I don’t believe in God... I don’t want there to be a God...
I don’t want the universe to be like that.
Thomas Nagel
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8. Push through fear to love.
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Harmful Fears
We can fear intimacy.
You (Millennials) are the generation most afraid of real community because it inevitably limits freedom and choice. Get over your fear.
(Tim Keller)
Push through fear to love.
If you love deeply, you're going to get hurt badly. But it's still worth it. CS Lewis
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9. Fear of failure can paralyze us.
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Fear of failure can paralyze us.
Fear is a self imposed prison that will keep you from becoming what God intends for you to be. You must move against it with the weapons of faith and love. Rick Warren
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10. the Fear of the Lord
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11. the Fear of the Lord Proverbs: the Way of Wisdom Harmful Fears
We all deal with anxiety. Jesus taught about it, and 21 times said, Fear not.
For God has not given us a spirit of fear [cowardice, timidity], but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1.7
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12. the Fear of the Lord Proverbs: the Way of Wisdom Healthy Fears
The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
(Prov 14.16)
These fears help you avoid trouble or danger.
Fear is the anticipation of evil. Dallas Willard
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13. Jesus gave the ultimate healthy fear:
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Healthy Fears
Jesus gave the ultimate healthy fear:
Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
(Matt 10.28)
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14. the Fear of the Lord Proverbs: the Way of Wisdom Holy Fear
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. (Proverbs 1.7)
It can mean anything from abject terror
to reverential awe.
Fear of the Lord is awed adoration
(JI Packer).
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15. Holy Fear: Centre on God
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Holy Fear: Centre on God
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. (Prov. 9.10)
Make God your nexus, not science. The prevailing attitude: The only things we can be sure of are those things which can be scientifically proven. But that statement can’t be scientifically proven. (Tim Keller).
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16. Holy Fear: Centre on God
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Holy Fear: Centre on God
Almost everything we know turns out not to be this kind of [scientific method] knowledge [including] learning the Greek alphabet, getting from point A to point B, as well as art, morality and relationships. Dallas Willard
Significant numbers of scientific theories of the past have been proven wrong. (cf “superceded scientific theories”).
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17. but always continue to fear the Lord. (23.17)
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Holy Fear: Know God
Don’t envy sinners,
but always continue to fear the Lord. (23.17)
Jesus said knowing God is our ultimate purpose. This is eternal life, to know you, the only true God, and Jesus, whom you have sent. John 17.3
He taught us to pray, Our Father in heaven(s), may your name be revered (Matt. 6.9)
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18. the Fear of the Lord Proverbs: the Way of Wisdom Holy Fear: Know God
The more you know God, the more humble you become (you don’t always have to be right) and the more adventurous.
The fear of the Lord frees us, because it challenges us to live and serve for an audience of One. Paul Chappell
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19. the Fear of the Lord Proverbs: the Way of Wisdom
Holy Fear: Depend on God
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. (Prov 3.5-6)
This is unconditional trust,
not I’ll trust God if...
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20. Holy Fear: Depend on God
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Holy Fear: Depend on God
Make sure your God is big enough. The God of Scripture created the universe and holds it together with his word of power. Jesus had the power to lay down his life and raise it again.  
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21. the Fear of the Lord Proverbs: the Way of Wisdom
Holy Fear: Depend on God
Our lives are full of supposes. Suppose this should happen, or suppose that should happen; what could we do? how could we bear it?
Hannah W Smith
Know what? He can handle your life.
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22. the Fear of the Lord Proverbs: the Way of Wisdom Get to Jesus.
The queen of Sheba will also stand up against this generation on judgment day and condemn it, for she came from a distant land to hear the wisdom of Solomon. Now someone greater than Solomon is here—but you refuse to listen. (Matt 12.42)
Listen and obey him.
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23. Our Work and God’s And you?
Are you centring life in God? Getting to know him? Depending on him? Listening to Jesus?
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24. Imagine ROOTS full of those who fear the Lord and nothing else
Our Work and God’s
And ROOTS?
Imagine ROOTS full of those who fear the Lord and nothing else
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