Temor do Senhor
O temor do Senhor é o princípio da sabedoria. Não se trata de medo, mas de reverência profunda, respeito e admiração diante da santidade e grandeza de Deus.
O princípio da sabedoria
A Escritura afirma que temer ao Senhor é o primeiro passo para a verdadeira sabedoria. Quem teme a Deus discerne o certo e aprende a viver com prudência.
10 The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom; all practicing them [have] good understanding; His praise stands forever.
10 The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom; and the knowledge of the holy [is] understanding.
33 The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom, and before honor [is] humility.
28 And to man He said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that [is] wisdom! And to depart from evil [is] understanding!
9 The fear of the LORD [is] clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD [are] true [and] righteous altogether,10 more to be desired than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.11 And Your servant is warned by them; in keeping them there [is] great reward.
Bênçãos do temor
Quem teme ao Senhor encontra vida longa, provisão e proteção. O temor de Deus nos guarda do mal e nos conduz à humildade.
4 By humility [and] the fear of the LORD [are] riches and honor and life.
27 The fear of the LORD prolongs days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
27 The fear of the LORD [is] a fountain of life to turn aside from the snares of death.
6 By mercy and truth, iniquity is purged, and by the fear of the LORD [men] turn away from evil.
14 Blessed [is] the man dreading [God], but he who hardens his heart shall fall into mischief.
8 Taste and see that the LORD [is] good; blessed [is] the man [who] trusts in Him.9 O fear the LORD, His holy ones; for [there is] nothing lacking to those who fear Him.
Vivendo no temor do Senhor
Temer ao Senhor é obedecer seus mandamentos, andar em seus caminhos e amá-lo de todo coração. Essa reverência se expressa em justiça e integridade.
4 You shall walk after the LORD your God and fear Him, and keep His commandments, and obey His voice, and you shall serve Him and hold fast to Him.
6 And you shall keep the commandments of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways and to fear him.
11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
11 Come, listen to me, [my] sons; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.12 Who [is] the man that desires life, and loves days, that he may see good?13 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking guile.14 Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
7 And now let the fear of the LORD be on you. Be careful and act wisely, for [there is] no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
14 You shall not curse the deaf, nor put a stumbling-block before the blind, but shall fear your God. I [am] the LORD.
17 And you shall not oppress one another. But you shall fear your God. For I [am] the LORD your God.
35 And if your brother has become poor, and his hand has failed with you, then you shall help him; yes, [even if he is] a stranger or a visitor, so that he may live with you.36 You shall take no interest from him, or increase. But you shall fear your God, so that your brother may live with you.
4 And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.5 But I will warn you of whom you shall fear: Fear Him who, after He has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yea, I say to you, fear Him.