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Proverbs 19:23 - Fear of the Lord Leads to Life and Security.

Proverbs 19:23 (NIV) The fear of the LORD 
leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched 
by trouble. 

Proverbs 19:23 (NLT) Fear of the LORD gives 
life, security, and protection from harm. 

INTRODUCTION

Those who fear the Lord receive "protection 
from harm" because of their healthy habits, their 
beneficial lifestyle, and sometimes through God's 
direct intervention. Nevertheless the fear of the 
Lord does not always protect us from trouble in 
this life: Evil things still happen to people who 
love God. This verse is not a universal promise 
but a general guideline. It describes what would 
happen if this world were sinless, and what will 
happen in the new earth, when faithful believers 
will be under God's protection forever. [Life 
Application SB] 

COMMENTARY PEARL

Resting In God.
   Those who fear God find God satisfying, 
and they are contented. The second phrase 
literally says that they "spend the night" content, 
meaning that God is like a haven for the storm 
tossed. 
   How is it possible to live life untouched 
by trouble? This Does Not Say That We Will Not 
Have Trouble, Only That It Will Not Overthrow Our 
Contentment. Trouble Can Take Anything Away From You 
Except God. Therefore, If God Is To You A Greater 
Safety, A Deeper Security, And A More Powerful Hope 
Than Anything Else In The World, You Fear No 
Trouble. Depending On God In Trouble Is A Spiritual 
Skill That Can Be Learned Only In Trouble. 
Difficulties Take Away Earthly Comforts And Then, Through 
Prayer And Reflection On The Word, We Are Driven 
Closer To God To Get His Unique Consolations. The 
Process Is Long And In Many Parts Painful, But The 
Fruit Is A Spiritual Poise That No Trouble Can 
Dislodge. Jesus Promises It To All His Disciples 
(Matthew 11:28-30). 
   Think of the last time you went through a 
very difficult season. Did it strengthen or 
weaken your intimacy with God? Are you more ready 
for trouble or less? 
   Lord, St. Augustine said our hearts are 
restless until they find their rest in you. But I 
freely confess that though I believe in you, I am 
often discontent. Let your attributes - love, 
patience, power, justice, mercy - be not abstractions 
but comforts to me. By your Spirit make yourself 
real to my heart. Amen. [Gods Wisdom for 
Navigating Life by Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY 

Proverbs 14:27 - The Fountain Of Life.

https://www.abible.com/devotions/2023/20230121-0841.html 

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