Join me today as we dive into the difference between the fear of man v.s the fear of the lord.
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Time Stamps:
2:07 - What is fear? Fear is a natural and, in its purpose, beneficent feeling, arising in the presence or anticipation of danger, and moving to its avoidance; it is also awakened in the presence of superiors and of striking manifestations of power, etc., taking the form of awe or reverence. In biblical terms, fear is the lack of faith.
5:39 - 3 Questions: Why was fear created? What does it really mean to fear the Lord? Why is the fear of man a problem?
6:48 - What was fear created?
Emotion is derived from the Latin root, movere, which means, “to move”. Meaning our emotions are given to us by God to put us “into motion.” Fear is also a god given emotion used to alert us to danger. In a sense fear is used as a tool to create boundaries for his people.
8:00 - 3 Hebrew derivation of fear.
Genesis 3:10 - yarah - the Emotional Response of fear, the anxiety response.
The literal concrete meaning of “Yara” is a “flowing of the gut”, which can be applied to “fear” or “reverence” (Reverence is profound love and respect)
Job 4:14 - Pahad - the Physical Response to fear.
Psalms 111:10 - Yirat Shamayim - which means fear of heaven, it is a basic spiritual quality required in Judaism. Yirah means to revere. It is fear but in reverence or respect. Shamayim means skies or heavens, it is also a reference to God.
10:19 - Boundaries according to Lysa Terkerst are for the sake of our protection. (Genesis 2:15-17) “God is a God of order, boundaries are the only fighting chance we have at communicating toward having boundaries in our relationships. Boundaries maintain law and order. When you are without boundaries you will lack self-control, discipline, purpose, and your life will ultimately become chaotic in various areas.”
12:35 - What does it mean to truly fear God? Fearing God is “reverence”. It’s a respect of God’s love, power, mercy and grace, to the point where we need not worry that he will persecute us for our mistakes but he can and will punish us for being disobedient to his command. It’s acknowledging that he is our creator and without him we would not have the gift of salvation. As he is the alpha and omega.
Scripture List:
Psalms 23:4
Psalms 34:9
Proverbs 1:7
Proverbs 8:13
Proverbs 19:23
Ecclesiastes 12:13
25:06 - Why is the fear of man a problem?
Questions for Reflection:
Do I change my words or actions depending on who I am around in order to gain their approval?
What is my response when someone doesn’t like me?
Am I okay with being misunderstood?
Do I avoid conflict even though it is healthy and necessary?
Do I shy away from voicing my opinions because they may not please everyone involved?
Who’s approval am I constantly thinking of? The people in and around my life or the Lords?
Scripture List:
Proverbs 29:25
Galatians 1:10
Proverbs 29:25
Hebrews 12:1-2
Psalms 56:3-4
Hebrews 4:15
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