Fear of God and the Fear of Man

When we first use the word 'fear,' we most often think of different circumstances that induce fear in man. The scriptures speak in multiple places about how to deal with these fears. We have addressed this elsewhere.

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Here, however, we focus on the 'fear of God' along with its practical application of 'fear of man.' There is no doubt that the 'fear of man' at times can fit into the above circumstances of fearful circumstances. However, we want to see these two topics: fear of God and fear of man as opposites. There are two reasons for this.

We hope this month's theme series provides relevant and biblical support in our determination to live godly lives. We are concerned that many professing Christians today believe that the fear of God is irrelevant to their lives. We also are concerned that the fear of man often prevents us from not giving God the fear He ought to receive.

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Other resources on the fear of God:
See how the fear of God is developed in a child.
#1 Righteousness, not Compromise
#2 Overcoming the Fear of Man (Mark 11:27-33)
Job, a man who feared the Lord