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What does the Bible say about fearing God?

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The Bible teaches that fearing God involves reverence and respect for Him, which leads to obedience to His commandments (Ecclesiastes 12:13).

Fearing God is described in Ecclesiastes 12:13 as the whole duty of man, indicating that it encompasses reverence, worship, and obedience. This fear is not a mere legalistic dread but a godly awe that arises from a relationship of grace through faith in Jesus Christ. It signifies a deep respect for God's authority and character as revealed in Scripture. According to Proverbs 1:7, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, suggesting that true understanding begins with a proper attitude towards God. Fearing God leads us to seek Him in His Word, where He reveals Himself in Christ, encouraging us to live in accordance with His will.
Scripture References: Ecclesiastes 12:13, Proverbs 1:7, Isaiah 6:5, Matthew 10:28, Psalm 111:10, Proverbs 19:23, Luke 12:4-5, Proverbs 9:10, Jeremiah 32:40, Hebrews 4:1, Luke 12:32, Genesis 42:18, Romans 3:18, Psalm 36:1, John 3:3, Hebrews 13:6, Acts 10:35, Ephesians 2:8-10, Romans 14:17, Job 1:1, Job 1:21, Exodus 1:17, 1 Timothy 1:17, Luke 12:22-32, Malachi 3:16, Isaiah 66:2, Isaiah 43:1-5, Ecclesiastes 8:12-13, Psalm 66:16-20, Hebrews 10:31

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Chris Cunningham · Oct 7, 2018
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Fear Not Little Flock
Paul Mahan · Nov 5, 2023
Why To Fear God
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I Fear God
Todd Nibert · Jan 29, 2023
Fear My Name
Norm Wells · May 9, 2020
The necessity of fearing God
C. H. Spurgeon · Oct 8, 2025
Fear God, Not Terrorists
Paul Mahan · Nov 5, 2015
Fear God for nothing?
Don Bell · Nov 21, 2021
Why is it?
A. W. Pink · Oct 30, 2025
But They Feared God
Clay Curtis · Oct 9, 2016
Fear Not, Little Flock
Drew Dietz · Jun 23, 2024
A Book for the God Fearing
Paul Mahan · Nov 14, 2021
Fear Not: For I Am With Thee
Stephen Hyde · Jan 26, 2020
"It Shall Be Well With Them That Fear God"
Jonathan Pledger · Oct 21, 2020
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Kevin Thacker · Aug 27, 2023
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J.C. Philpot · Jul 19, 2004
Fear Only God
Charles Spurgeon · May 10, 2016
He that feareth God and worketh righteousness, is accepted of him
Don Fortner · Dec 22, 2016
Luke 12:32-40
J.C. Ryle · Jul 25, 2016
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