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 respect and reverence for Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom. All who obey his commandments show good sense insight and understanding. His praise endures continues forever.
10 Respect for Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom. Knowledge of the holy One is understanding discernmenttruthwisdom.
33 Respect for Jehovah teaches wisdom. Before glory there is humility.
28 »To man he said: Respect for Jehovah is wisdom! To stay away from evil is understanding.«
9 The reverence of Jehovah is pure. It endures forever. The decisions of Jehovah are true. They are completely fair.10 They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.11 They warn your servant. There is a great reward in following them.
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 Respect for Jehovah and humility bring riches and honor and life.
27 Respect for Jehovah prolongs life. The years of the wicked will be shortened.
27 Respect for Jehovah is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
6 Sin is atoned by loving kindness and truth. Respect for Jehovah keeps one away from evil.
14 Blessed is the man reverencing God. He who hardens his heart will fall into trouble.
8 Taste and see that Jehovah is good. Blessed is the person who takes refuge in him.9 Respect Jehovah, you holy people who belong to him. Those who reverence him are never in need.
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 »Follow Jehovah and respect him. Obey him and keep his commandments. Worship him and be faithful to him stick to himstay close to himcleave, cling to him.
6 »Obey the commandments of Jehovah your God. Walk in his ways and respect him.
11 Serve Jehovah with deep respect and rejoice with trembling.
11 Come, you sons, listen to me. I will teach you the respect of Jehovah.12 Which of you wants a full life? Who would like to live long enough to enjoy good things?13 Keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from deceit.14 Turn away from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it!
7 »Do your work in honor of him and know that he will not allow you to be unfair to anyone or to take bribes.«
14 »Do not curse a deaf man. Do not place a stumbling block before the blind. You must deeply respect your God. I am Jehovah.
17 »You must not wrong one another. You shall respect your God. I am Jehovah your God.
35 »If an Israelite becomes poor and cannot support himself, you should help him. He must live with you as a stranger without a permanent home.36 »Do not collect interest or make any profit from him. Respect your God by respecting other Israelites' lives.
4 »I tell you my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body. After that they can do no more.5 »I will show you the one to fear. Fear the one who, after he has killed, has power to destroy you throw into the ever-burning trash fires of the valley of HinnomGreek: Gehenna. This is one you should fear.