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“Awe”
Proverbs 1:1-9

Kaiser
“Emperor”

Wisdom

Proverbs 1:1-9

“The fear of the Lord…” –Proverbs 1:7

Fear of God
Dread of punishment
High esteem

Awe
A moment of wonder because of the undeniable display of His active presence

The awe of something greater disarms the fear of something lesser!

Awe of God
1. Increases when grace and forgiveness are experienced - Proverbs 1:7

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

2. Doesn’t allow trouble to overthrow contentment - Proverbs 19:23	

“The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.”

3. Destroys other gods - Proverbs 28:14

“Blessed is the one who fears the Lord always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.”

gods
Comfort – stress-free relationships
Approval – acceptance by others
Power – seen as successful
Control – self-created certainty

4. Trusts what He allows - Proverbs 14:26-27

“In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.”

5. Produces life change - Proverbs 16:6

“By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil.”

6. Makes us infinitely happier - Proverbs 9:10

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.”

The awe of something greater disarms the fear of something lesser!

“The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.” –Ecclesiastes 12:13

Awe