Developing a Holy Fear of the Lord

The early church lived with “great power,” “great grace,” and “great fear” (Acts 4:33; 5:11). That last one—fear—is often misunderstood. The fear of the Lord is not about dread but about awe-filled respect. It means taking God seriously, especially in how we view evil.
 
To grow in integrity, we must first align our hearts with God’s heart. That means learning to hate what He hates and love what He loves. Not because we’re trying to earn His approval, but because we respect who He is.
 
We don't grow in holiness by accident. It takes deliberate pursuit and daily examination. God invites us into a life where we’re not constantly guessing whether we’re “good enough,” but walking in constant dependence on His Spirit to lead us in the way everlasting.
 
Scripture:
Proverbs 8:13 - The fear of the LORD is to hate evil.
 
Proverbs 16:6 - By the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil.
 
 
Application:
Commit to walking in daily awe and reverence for who God is.
 
Prayer:
God, give me a heart that reveres You. Let me see sin the way You see it. Help me walk in the kind of fear that draws me closer to Your holiness and makes me more like You.