How can Believers Finish Well in their Walks with the Lord？ (Clip)
Mamdouh Riad emphasizes that a healthy fear of the Lord—marked by reverence and love—is essential for believers to live wisely and finish well in their spiritual walk.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of having a healthy, biblical fear of the Lord, which is rooted in awe, respect, reverence, and love for God. The fear of the Lord is not about being afraid of God harming us but rather about being motivated to please and honor Him. Proverbs teaches that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, the fountain of life, and leads us to depart from evil and sin, highlighting its essential role in our relationship with God.
Full Transcript
I highly recommend that you do a study on the subject of the fear of the Lord. The fear of the Lord is not to be afraid of God, that He's not going to harm you. The fear of the Lord is the awe, the respect, the reverence and the love of God that motivates us to please Him and to honor Him.
Proverbs talks about the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom. It's the fountain of life. By the fear of the Lord, we depart from evil, we depart from sin.
And I think a healthy, biblical fear of the Lord is essential. And if we are not, as individuals and as churches, living in the healthy, biblical fear of the Lord, then there's something fundamentally wrong in our relationship with Him.
Sermon Outline
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I. Understanding the Fear of the Lord
- Fear of the Lord means awe, respect, reverence, and love
- It is not about being afraid God will harm us
- It motivates us to please and honor God
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II. The Fear of the Lord as the Beginning of Wisdom
- Proverbs describes it as the fountain of life
- It leads us to depart from evil and sin
- Essential for a healthy relationship with God
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III. The Consequences of Lacking the Fear of the Lord
- Indicates a fundamental problem in our relationship with God
- Affects individuals and churches alike
- Necessitates self-examination and correction
Key Quotes
“The fear of the Lord is not to be afraid of God, that He's not going to harm you.” — Mamdouh Riad
“The fear of the Lord is the awe, the respect, the reverence and the love of God that motivates us to please Him and to honor Him.” — Mamdouh Riad
“If we are not, as individuals and as churches, living in the healthy, biblical fear of the Lord, then there's something fundamentally wrong in our relationship with Him.” — Mamdouh Riad
Application Points
- Cultivate a healthy fear of the Lord by developing reverence and love for God in daily life.
- Regularly examine your relationship with God to ensure it is grounded in biblical fear and respect.
- Avoid sin by remembering that the fear of the Lord leads to wisdom and life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the fear of the Lord mean?
It means having awe, respect, reverence, and love for God that motivates us to honor and please Him.
Is the fear of the Lord about being afraid God will harm us?
No, it is not about fear of harm but about reverence and love.
Why is the fear of the Lord important?
Because it is the beginning of wisdom and leads us away from sin and evil.
How can lacking the fear of the Lord affect a believer?
It indicates a fundamental problem in their relationship with God and hinders spiritual growth.
Can churches also lack the fear of the Lord?
Yes, both individuals and churches can lack a healthy biblical fear of the Lord.