The Beginning of Knowledge (1)

Fear of the Lord, as we know from the words of inspired Solomon, is the beginning of the knowledge of God (Prov. 1:7; Prov. 2:5). This idea of reverence and awe of Him is prevalent throughout the holy Scriptures. We can get a better understanding of what it means to properly fear God by first looking briefly at some teachings and practices that it is not. Godly fear is not being afraid that “there may be a god out there” who will judge all men. A while back, signs posted on churches in the...