Fear of the Lord is vital as it represents a respectful acknowledgment of God’s holiness and leads to wisdom and righteous living.
The fear of the Lord is described in Proverbs 9:10 as the beginning of wisdom. It involves a deep reverence for God and an understanding of His holiness, authority, and justice. For Christians, this fear is not one of terror but of filial reverence, whereby believers recognize their dependence on God and His grace. Malachi emphasizes this by contrasting those who fear God with the proud who defy Him. This fear motivates believers to obey God's commandments and rely on His righteousness, recognizing that true healing and restoration come from being aligned with Him.
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