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Proverbs 1:7 - Knowledge Begins with Respect and Reverence for God.

Proverbs 1:7 (NIV) The fear of the LORD is 
the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise 
wisdom and discipline. 

Proverbs 1:7 (NLT) Fear of the LORD is the 
foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom 
and discipline. 

Proverbs 1:7 (CWR) Reverence for the Lord is 
the foundation of knowledge.  People are fools 
who refuse to listen to Him. 

Proverbs 1:7 (CWK) Respect for the Lord is 
where wisdom begins.  Only fools refuse to listen 
to Him. 

INTRODUCTION

In this age of information, knowledge is 
plentiful, but wisdom is scarce. Wisdom means far more 
than simply knowing a lot. It is a basic attitude 
that affects every aspect of life. The foundation 
of knowledge is to fear the Lord--to honor and 
respect God, to live in awe of his power, and to 
obey his Word. Faith in God should be the 
controlling principle for your understanding of the 
world, your attitudes, and your actions. Trust in 
God - he will make you truly wise.  [Life 
Application SB] 

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of 
knowledge." Proverbs 1:7. One sentence of Scripture is 
of more value than ten thousand of man's ideas 
or arguments. Those who refuse to follow God's 
way will finally receive the sentence, "Depart 
from Me." But when we submit to God's way, the 
Lord Jesus guides our minds and fills our lips 
with assurance. We may be strong in the Lord and 
in the power of His might. Receiving Christ, we 
are clothed with power. An indwelling Saviour 
makes His power our property. The truth becomes 
our stock in trade. No unrighteousness is seen 
in the life. We are able to speak words in 
season to those who know not the truth. Christ's 
presence in the heart is a vitalizing power, 
strengthening the entire being.  7T71 

COMMENTARY PEARL

Revering God
   As we look at the state of the world 
around us, at what has happened in the past and 
what we may face in the year ahead, there is much 
to fear: Will a sniper terrorize our community 
as has happened in other areas? Will the bottom 
fall out of the economy? Will my job be 
jeopardized? Will there be violence at my child's school? 
Fear about possibilities like these can consume 
us, producing increased stress and even illness. 
But today's verse tells us that there is only 
one thing to fear - God himself. This fear is 
not an unhealthy fear that leads to cringing and 
hiding as Adam and Eve did after they had disobeyed 
God. Rather, it is a humble and honest 
recognition of God's beauty, sovereignty, and 
preeminence so that worshiping and serving him take 
first place in our lives. It is a healthy 
reverence that leads to intimacy and an understanding 
that the power of God residing in us by his 
Spirit is greater than the power of our fears or of 
our enemy Satan. A deep sense of awe about who 
God is leads to the true knowledge and wisdom we 
desperately need for our lives today and in the year 
ahead.  
   LORD, develop in me a deep reverence of 
you that leads to Life, wisdom, and greater 
intimacy with you. Open my heart to be teachable and 
to receive correction and discipline willingly. 
Grant that I would fear you, Father, and not my 
circumstances in the present or the what-ifs of the 
future. May I be so filled with your Love that faith 
would replace my fear. [Praying Through The Bible 
By Fuller] 

ONE LINER

While we must never on the one hand lose the 
freedom to enter boldly and joyfully by faith into 
God's presence during our lives on earth, we must 
also learn how to revere God in our relationship 
with him.... Intimacy cannot occur without 
respect. John White [Praying Through The Bible By 
Fuller] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY 

Proverbs 1:7a - 'Secrets' of Knowledge.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2006/20060210-0940.html 

Proverbs 1:7 - Fear of the Lord is...

http://www.abible.com/devotions/1998/19980101-1507.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Steps to Peace by Billy Graham: 
https://stepstopeace.org/ 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Voice of Prophecy Discover Bible Study 
Guides: 
https://www.voiceofprophecy.com/study/discover 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible 

Panorama of Prophecy with Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: https://www.panoramaofprophecy.com/  

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657