The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, knowledge, and true understanding of oneself and the world. It brings believers to adore God, loathe sin, and long to be like Him. The fear of God makes us happy, large-hearted, and humble, and gives us strength to rise above anxieties and pursue a righteous course. It corrects and beautifies both temperaments, making believers like Christ, both lamb-like in humility and lion-like in bold courage and strength.
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