Godly FEAR is a covenant blessing, and a proof that we are of God. If we fear God with a filial fear, we fear to offend him and desire above all things to please him. It is not what will men say — but shall I hereby please God? We are taught in his word how to walk and to please him, and godly fear always prompts us to aim at this end. We shall fear to dishonor him in the world, the church, and our families. God is jealous of his glory — and so is a godly man. He desires to glorify him in the body, soul, and spirit, which are God's. He does not run at random — but prays, "What will You have me to do?" He does not make excuse for infirmities — but sighs out, "O that my ways were directed to keep your statutes always!" His motto is, "No peace with sin — no truce with Satan — no friendship with the world!" because these would lead him to dishonor God. He would rather suffer pain, than . . . grieve the Holy Spirit, dishonor his heavenly Father, or wound the Savior. And when he sees others careless, loose, and licentious; indulging their lusts and giving way to temptations, he says, "I do not do so, because of the fear of the Lord." He startles at sin with, "How shall I do this great wickedness, and sin against God!" ~ James Smith Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord , who walks in his ways! Psalms 128:1 Teach me your way, O Lord , that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever. For great is your steadfast love toward me; you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol. Psalms 86:11-13 #Christian #Christians #Christianity #truth #true #Jesus #Christ #JesusChrist #amen #quotes #Psalm #psalms #FearGod #JamesSmith #Bibleverse #HolyBible #Bible #faith #quote #WordofGod #blessed #FearofGod #covenant #godly #glory #HolySpirit #Yahweh #church #prayer #religion https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnn-2rChWiR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nei5hi9cxypc
