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Holy reverence and awe before God — the starting point for real wisdom
lightbulbNot terror — it's the awe you feel standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon, times infinity
Not cowering terror, but deep, reverent awe at who God is. Proverbs 1:7 says 'The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.' It's the recognition that God is God and you are not — and adjusting your life accordingly. The fear of the Lord produces wisdom, humility, and obedience. It's what keeps you from taking God casually while still knowing He loves you. The opposite of fearing God is fearing people.