3. Fear God
1 Peter 1:17

4. Fear In The Old Testament
A common denominator (Deut. 8:6)
The beginning of knowledge; wisdom (Prov. 1:7; 9:10)
The basis for a righteous life (Psa. 103:10-13)
Life’s purpose (Eccl. 12:13-14)

5. Fear In The New Testament
Thief on the cross (Lk. 23:39-43)
Paul’s analysis (Rom. 3:18)
Peter on salvation (Acts 10:34-35)
Churches {Judea, Galilee, Samaria} were “walking in the fear of the Lord” (Acts 9:31)

6. Facts Of Fear As obedient children (1 Peter 1:14)
With “fear and trembling” (Phil. 2:12)
Be holy (1 Peter 1:15)
Be distinct from the world
Bring holiness to maturity (2 Cor. 7:1)

7. Facts Of Fear Call on the father (1 Peter 1:17)
He will not respect persons
He will be personal (“…according to each one’s work”)
Realize we are only “temporary residents” (1 Peter 1:17)
“…the time of your stay”
Citizenship in heaven (Phil. 3:20)