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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. 

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

   Changing Deeply. Faith in Jesus moves us 
from the dread of punishment to the godly fear 
that is the beginning of wisdom. In Christ we no 
longer fear God's judicial penalty (Romans 8:1,15). 
But wisdom requires a genuine hatred of 
wrongdoing, not just a calculated avoidance of it out of 
self-interest. The dread of punishment only makes us 
self-absorbed - worried about being hurt. The True Fear Of 
The Lord Serves Him Out Of Joy And High 
Appreciation For Who He Is. "Even If There Were No Hell," 
This Kind Of Loving Fear "Would Still Shudder At 
Offending Him Alone." 
   The difference between slavish, 
self-interested fear and the true fear of the Lord is the 
difference between a mere moralist and a real 
Christian. There Is No Wise Living Unless We Have A 
Relationship With Him, One In Which We Obey Him Out Of 
Love For Who He Is. Only a faith sight of Jesus' 
sacrificial love for us both humbles us and yet affirms 
us into the joyful fear of the Lord. 
   Do you refrain from sins mainly because 
you hate their consequences? Or Do You Refrain 
Out Of Distaste For The Sins Themselves, As They 
Grieve And Offend God? 
   Lord, "give me an undivided heart, that I 
may fear your name" (Psalm 86:11). Yes - when I 
do wrong it rebounds on me and I hate that. But 
make yourself so real to me that I long to do 
right and be holy for your sake, just to bring you 
delight. Then I will fear you truly and walk in 
wisdom. Amen. [Gods Wisdom for Navigating Life by 
Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller] 

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

https://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20220901-0808.html 

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