How is the fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom?

 

How is it wise to fear God? What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge in the Bible? Does "fear" men "respect," or does the Bible actually want us to be afraid of God? In this video, Pastor Nelson answers your question: How is the fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom?

  BIBLE VERSES:

  Proverbs 9:10 (ESV)

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

  

  Psalm 111:10 (ESV)

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!"

  

  Proverbs 1:7 (ESV)

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

  

  Proverbs 14:27 (ESV)

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.

  

  Proverbs 15:33 (ESV)

The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

  

  Romans 1:21–22 (ESV)

For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools,

SOURCE: Got Questions Ministries - https://www.youtube.com/@gotquestions