Today's Favorite Verse: Psalms 96:4
"For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.'
I pondered on how being made afraid and feeling fear is how the adversary works. Yet having a fear of God is not the same fear. I love how Elder Bednar explain this "godly fear" or "fear of the Lord".
"The righteous fear I am attempting to describe encompasses a deep feeling of reverence, respect, and awe for the Lord Jesus Christ, obedience to His commandments and anticipation of the Final Judgment and justice at His hand. Thus, godly fear grows out of a correct understanding of the divine nature and mission of the Lord Jesus Christ, a willingness to submit our will to His will, and a knowledge that every man and woman will be accountable for his or her own sins in the Day of Judgment
As the scriptures certify, godly fear “is the beginning of knowledge” “the instruction of wisdom” a “strong confidence” and “a fountain of life...
Godly fear is loving and trusting in Him. As we fear God more completely, we love Him more perfectly. And “perfect love casteth out all fear”. I promise the bright light of godly fear will chase away the dark shadows of mortal fears as we look to the Savior, build upon Him as our foundation, and press forward on His covenant path with consecrated commitment.”
(David A. Bednar, "Therefore They Hushed Their Fears", April 2015, General Conference)
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