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How do we know that the fear of the Lord is a gift from God?

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Jeremiah 32:40 states that God puts His fear in the hearts of His people, indicating it is a divine gift.

The fear of the Lord is indeed a gift from God, as indicated in Jeremiah 32:40: 'I will put my fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me.' This scripture reveals that the capacity to fear God comes from His initiative in our hearts. By nature, humans lack this fear (as Romans 3:18 suggests that there is 'no fear of God before their eyes'). Therefore, the fear of the Lord reflects a transformative work of God in the heart, whereby He instills a genuine awe and respect for Himself. This can be seen in the lives of believers who, once indifferent or even hostile towards God, become reverent and inclined to seek His will.
Scripture References: Jeremiah 32:40, Romans 3:18

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