WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO "FEAR THE LORD"?

1. WE KNOW THIS...
1. Sinful man does fear the Lord - Romans 3:13-18
2. Fearing the Lord is profitable
1. beginning of wisdom and knowledge - Proverbs 1:7, 9:10
2. prolong days - Proverbs 10:27
3. gives confidence - Proverbs 14:26
4. keeps us from sin - Proverbs 16:6
5. gives satisfaction - Proverbs 19:23
3. The fear of the Lord can be learned - Psalm 34:8-11


2. WHAT IS "THE FEAR OF THE LORD"? - Isaiah 6:1-8
1. To stand in awe of the character of God - 6:1-4, Isaiah 40:12-31
2. To realize our utter spiritual poverty by the conviction of the holiness of God - vs 5
3. To experience His love and cleansing - 6-7, Isaiah 53:1-11
4. To submit to His call to service - vs 8, 2Cor 5:10-11, 14


3. THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE ONLY FEAR THAT...
1. Draws us to the One feared
2. Relieves every other fear
3. Brings Great Joy