This week we begin worship with:
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it havea good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Most avoid fear and strive toward courage. This verse asks us to go in the opposite direction.
This is not an emotion, rather it is something we do. We are to "practice" it (ʿāśâ). The ESV is nearly alone in this translation. Most others add "his commandments" or "his precepts" or "his will" to give an object to the verb.
If we follow a rule, we vault ourselves as having accomplished the task. If we practice fear, we are never vaulted in front of our Lord.
Practice the fear the Lord and the rest falls into proper perspective.
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