Tag Archives: fearing God

Fear; January 22, 2018

Posted on January 25, 2018 by jgarrott

Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Probably every person alive … Continue reading →

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January 4, 2016

Posted on January 5, 2016 by jgarrott

Proverbs 1:29-31 Since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord, since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke, they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of … Continue reading →

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January 2, 2016

Posted on January 3, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalms 112:1 Praise the Lord. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in his commands. This Psalm could be said to describe the ideal life, so it’s appropriate that it starts with this verse that … Continue reading →

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November 17, 2015

Posted on November 19, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Kings 1:15 The angel of the Lord said to Elijah, “Go down with him; do not be afraid of him.” So Elijah got up and went down with him to the king. You would think that Elijah had no … Continue reading →

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November 8, 2015

Posted on November 9, 2015 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 31:12-13 “Assemble the people—men, women and children, and the aliens living in your towns—so that they can listen and learn to fear the Lord your God and follow carefully all the words of this law. Their children, who do … Continue reading →

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August 5, 2015

Posted on August 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 29:25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. We fear many things, to varying degrees and with different results. Fear itself is a defense mechanism to keep us … Continue reading →

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June 24, 2015

Posted on June 25, 2015 by jgarrott

James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. Biblical standards of wisdom and this world’s standards are often at odds. As … Continue reading →

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March 20, 2015

Posted on March 22, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 4:4 In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. The differences between the NIV and the Japanese for this verse really struck me just now. The Japanese, rendered back … Continue reading →

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December 24, 2014

Posted on December 26, 2014 by jgarrott

Luke 2:9, 20 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, … Continue reading →

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May 12, 2014

Posted on May 13, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 94:9 Does he who implanted the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? This is a major reason people try to take refuge in atheism. They are “weirded out” by the thought that God sees … Continue reading →

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