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Verse
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Inspiration
The term ‘fear of the Lord’ does not mean being afraid of God. No. This ‘fear’ refers to reverence, a deep sense of respect. So when you read the verse as a whole, it makes sense. To have reverence of the Lord, God Almighty, truly is the beginning of wisdom. Having reverence for God will affect the decisions we choose to make, and the actions we take – we will not be quick to act in ways that are deceptive, destructive, or unwise. This in itself, is wisdom, because we are choosing to forsake sin in order to maintain right-standing with God, out of the love and respect we have for him. To be conscious of what is holy and right is true understanding and we are encouraged to live in this manner.
Prayer
Dear God, I pray that I never take your authority and your supremacy for granted; to do so, would be a terrible mistake on my part. Father, I thank you that with the assistance and guidance of the Holy Spirit, I will continue to revere you and uphold your sovereignty. There is no one like you, O Lord. There is no one who can rise to stand against you. You are God, Almighty, and you are worthy of all praise. May my life be an expression of my reverence towards you, Heavenly Father. In the name of Jesus’, I pray. Amen.

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