The fear of God . . .
1. Positions our hearts to receive answers
Who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death, and was heard because of His godly fear . . . —Hebrews 5:7
2. Assures that God’s great goodness abounds
Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have prepared for those who trust in You in the presence of the sons of men! —Psalm 31:19
3. Promises angelic protection
The angel of the LORD encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them. —Psalm 34:7
4. Secures God’s continual attention
Behold, the eye of the LORD is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His mercy. —Psalm 33:18
5. Supplies His provision
Oh, fear the LORD, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him. —Psalm 34:9
6. Contains great mercy
For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him. —Psalm 103:11
7. Provides assurance of food
He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant. —Psalm 111:5
8. Promises protection
You who fear the LORD, trust in the Lord; He is their help and their shield. —Psalm 115:11
9. Fulfills our desires and delivers us from harm
He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He also will hear their cry and save them. —Psalm 145:19
10. Provides wisdom, understanding, and time management
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For by me your days will be multiplied, and years of life will be added to you. —Proverbs 9:10–11
11. Is our confidence and protection in the face of death
In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and His children will have a place of refuge. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of death. —Proverbs 14:26–27
12. Provides peace of mind
Better is a little with the fear of the LORD, than great treasure with trouble. —Proverbs 15:16
13. Results in complete satisfaction
The fear of the LORD leads to life, and he who has it will abide in satisfaction; he will not be visited with evil. —Proverbs 19:23
14. Leads to riches, honor, and life
By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches and honor and life. —Proverbs 22:4
15. Will keep us on the path
And I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from doing them good; but I will put My fear in their hearts so that they will not depart from Me. —Jeremiah 32:40
16. Produces a secure household
And so it was, because the midwives feared God, that He provided households for them. —Exodus 1:21
17. Provides clarity and direction
Who is the man that fears the LORD? Him shall He teach in the way He chooses. —Psalm 25:12
18. Results in enjoyment of our labor and full, rewarding lives
How happy are those who fear the LORD—all who follow his ways! You will enjoy the fruit of your labor. How happy you will be! How rich your life! Your wife will be like a fruitful vine, flourishing within your home. And look at all those children! There they sit around your table as vigorous and healthy as young olive trees. That is the LORD’s reward for those who fear him. —Psalm 128:1–4, NLT
19. Produces successful leadership
Moreover you shall select from all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens. —Exodus 18:21
The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me: “He who rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.” —2 Samuel 23:3