FAITH PERSPECTIVES: A healthy fear can be a good thing

Psalm 111 contains a lot of wonderful attributes of God.

I was particularly drawn to verse five which reads, “He provides food for those who fear Him. He remembers His covenant forever.” To me it says God will provide, with us helping. The Fear here is not a negative thing. It seems to be saying that we are to love and praise and respect God. And that God will always be faithful. This is so comforting.

Verse Ten states, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts have good understanding. To Him belongs eternal praise.” Fear of the Lord IS wise for us to understand and of course God deserves our constant praise. So here we see........

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