Keep the Fear of The Lord on FIRE

FAITHFULLY STAND ON GOD’S WORD.

PROVERBS 30:12 There is a kind who is pure in his own eyes, Yet is not washed from his filthiness.

This verse warns us about self-deception — when a person thinks they are right with God, yet their life shows otherwise. To truly live for God, we must set ourselves apart and stand faithfully on His Word. Ignorance of God’s truth leads to false confidence. When we do not know what God expects of us, we may fear Him wrongly or live in ways contrary to His will.

Many believe they are already Christians simply because they know about Jesus or once prayed a prayer. But Christianity is not just a means of transportation to heaven — it is transformation through submission to Christ. We must not only receive Jesus as our Savior but also as our Lord. True faith produces obedience, humility, and a desire to be cleansed daily by His Word.

ROMANS 8:29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren;

Christianity is not just about believing in Jesus; it is about becoming like Him. God’s ultimate purpose for every believer is transformation — to be conformed to the image of His Son. Jesus perfectly pleased the Father in everything He did, and God desires that same likeness in us.

DEUTERONOMY 6:13 You shall fear only the Lord your God; and you shall worship Him and swear by His name.

God commands us to fear Him — not with a terror that causes us to hide, but with a reverence that causes us to obey. To fear the Lord is to recognize who He truly is: holy, righteous, powerful, and sovereign. It means taking His Word seriously and giving Him the honor He deserves. When we fear God rightly, we will worship Him wholeheartedly and serve Him faithfully.

PROVERBS 14:27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life..

PSALM 22:23 You who fear the Lord, praise Him…

PSALM 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom..

PSALM 115:3 He will bless those who fear the Lord, The small together with the great.

God told us to fear Him — not with a fear that pushes us away, but with one that draws us nearer in reverence and obedience. This kind of fear does not bring torment; it brings life. It is a holy awe that makes us want to please God in everything we do. This is the fear that God desires — a fear rooted in love, reverence, and faith. A fear that keeps our hearts humble and our lives aligned with His will. It is the fear that gives us life, wisdom, and joy in His presence.

ROMANS 7:15 For what I am doing, I do not understand; for I am not practicing what I would like to do, but I am doing the very thing I hate. 16 But if I do the very thing I do not want to do, I agree with the Law, confessing that the Law is good. 17 So now, no longer am I the one doing it, but sin which dwells in me... 24 Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of this death?

This passage reveals the deep conflict between our sinful nature and our desire to do what is right. Even the apostle Paul, a man devoted to God, struggled with sin. This shows that on our own, we are powerless to overcome it. Sin lives within us, pulling us away from the life God desires. 

Though God does not love our sin, He loves us deeply. His love moved Him to send Jesus Christ — the only One who can set us free from this “body of death.” In Christ, we receive not only forgiveness but also the power to live victoriously over sin.

Our sinful nature reminds us of our need for grace. The more we realize our weakness, the more we cling to Christ. Freedom is not found in our willpower, but in His Spirit working within us.

ROMANS 8:1 Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death... 5 For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh… 8 and those who are in the flesh cannot please God. 9 However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit

Through Jesus Christ, we are no longer condemned. Because of His sacrifice, we are no longer under judgment, and nothing can separate us from the love and blessings of God. In Him, we are forgiven, accepted, and set free from the power of sin and death. But this freedom calls for a choice — to live according to the Spirit, not according to the flesh. Those whose minds are set on the things of this world think only about how to make life better here on earth. Their hearts are focused on comfort, success, and self. Yet those who belong to Christ live with a different mindset — one that seeks to honor and please God above all.

To live in the Spirit is to trust God in everything, to live in His presence daily, and to think of what we can offer Him, not just what we can receive. When we pray, we do not seek the approval of people around us — our focus is on God alone. We come before Him with sincerity, knowing that He sees our hearts.

2 TIMOTHY 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;

When we study the Bible, we allow God Himself to speak into our lives. The Bible is not just a collection of words — it is the living Word of God, breathed out by Him. Through it, God teaches us what is true, corrects us when we are wrong, rebukes us when we go astray, and trains us to live in righteousness.

The more we open our hearts to God’s Word, the more we are shaped into the people He wants us to be. Scripture guides our thoughts, convicts our hearts, and strengthens our faith. It is through the Word that we learn what pleases God and how to walk in His ways.

When we let the Bible teach us, we don’t just gain knowledge — we are transformed. God Himself uses His Word to instruct, discipline, and lead us into a life that reflects His holiness and truth.

Take His word seriously.

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INTEGRATE YOURSELF IN THE BODY OF CHRIST.

ROMANS 12:5 so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.

When we receive Christ, we are not just saved from sin; we are also saved into something — the body of Christ, the Church. God never intended for any believer to live in isolation. He places us in a spiritual family where we can grow, serve, encourage, and be encouraged. Each believer is like a part of the body — different in function but essential to the whole. Together, we reflect Christ to the world.

GALATIANS 6:2 Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself...5 For each one will bear his own load...

When we belong to the body of Christ, our lives are intertwined. The strength or weakness of one affects the whole. That’s why our walk with God is not just a personal matter — it’s also a community responsibility. We are called to care for one another, helping those who are struggling, lifting them up in prayer, love, and encouragement. But at the same time, each believer is called to take personal responsibility for their own life, faith, and actions.

ACTS 2:44 And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; 45 and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need.46 Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart,

In this verse, we see a beautiful picture of genuine fellowship — believers united not just in faith, but in love, compassion, and daily life. They understood that belonging to the body of Christ meant sharing everything — their time, resources, and even their hearts. When they broke bread together, it wasn’t just about eating. It was a sacred reminder that Christ’s body was broken for all, and now, His life flows through each of us. Because of that, they could not ignore one another’s needs. They lived out the truth that what belongs to me also belongs to my family in Christ.

1 CORINTHIANS 11

23 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus in the night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”

In this verse, Paul reminds the believers of the sacredness of the Lord’s Supper. When Jesus broke the bread and said, “This is My body, which is for you,” He was expressing the depth of His love — a love that gives, sacrifices, and redeems. Every time we partake of the bread, we remember not only His death but also our worth in His eyes. We are reminded that we are deeply valued, because the Son of God gave Himself for us. The breaking of the bread shows us that Christ’s body was broken so ours could be made whole — spiritually, emotionally, and even in our relationships within the body of believers. It’s a moment of gratitude and reflection.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:25 In the same way He took the cup also after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood…

Through His blood, we have entered into a new covenant relationship — not based on human ties or natural family bonds, but on the precious blood of Jesus Christ. That makes us blood-related in the truest and holiest sense. Because of this divine relationship, we are no longer just individuals following God separately; we are a family, joined together by the same blood that saved us. And in a true family, love also means accountability. Within the body of Christ, we are corrected, rebuked, and disciplined when necessary — not to condemn, but to restore and help one another grow in holiness.

1 CORINTHIANS 5:1 It is actually reported that there is immorality among you, and immorality of such a kind as does not exist even among the Gentiles, that someone has his father’s wife. 2 You have become arrogant and have not mourned instead, so that the one who had done this deed would be removed from your midst. 3 For I, on my part, though absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged him who has so committed this, as though I were present...5 I have decided to deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of his flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.

When Paul addressed the sin in the Corinthian church, his concern was not to shame or destroy the person but to restore him. The believers were tolerating sin instead of mourning over it. True love for a brother or sister in Christ does not stay silent when sin is destroying their life.

If we truly understand that we belong to one body, then when one part sins, the whole body feels the pain. Our response should be grief, not arrogance — restoration, not rejection. Sometimes, God allows a believer to experience the painful consequences of sin (“delivered to Satan for the destruction of his flesh”) so that their spirit may be saved. It is a severe mercy — a discipline driven by love.

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RESOLVE TO DEPEND ON GOD IN PRAYER.

LUKE 11:2 And He said to them, “When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread.

When the disciples asked Jesus, “Lord, teach us to pray,” they were not asking for a formula—they were asking for guidance on how to live. And Jesus, in His wisdom, began with the foundation of prayer: God first.

“Father, hallowed be Your name.”
Jesus teaches us that every prayer starts with acknowledging who God is—holy, set apart, worthy of honor. When we remember His holiness, our worries shrink because our eyes shift from our problems to His greatness.

“Your kingdom come.”
Before asking for anything, we align our hearts to His will. It is not our kingdom or our agenda—we invite His reign into our lives. We are saying, “Lord, have Your way in me.”

“Give us each day our daily bread.”
Jesus did not teach us to pray for tomorrow’s bread or next month’s security. Why? Because God wants us to learn daily dependence. Most people are full of anxiety because their minds live in the future—thinking five steps ahead, worrying about what has not yet happened. Jesus reminds us that life is lived one day at a time.

When we pray this way, we acknowledge that every day we wake up, every meal we eat, every moment we live—is a gift from God. We are not in control; He is.

Praying daily bread is not just about provision—it’s about trust. We will never fully enjoy our lives until we let God lead. When we depend on Him daily, we learn to walk in peace.

MARK 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.

Jesus modeled a life of total dependence on the Father. Even though He was the Son of God, He consistently sought the Father in prayer. He did not begin His day with busyness, with plans, or with people—but with God. Jesus’ priority was not the demands of the crowd, the pressures of ministry, or the needs of people. His first priority was intimacy with the Father. Before He faced the day, He first sought the One who holds the day. If Jesus Himself needed time alone with the Father, how much more do we?

Resolve to depend on God daily. Seek Him first. When we begin with God, everything else finds its rightful place.

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EXALT GOD ALWAYS.

ACTS 2:47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.

The early church was marked by genuine worship. They continually exalted God—not because of circumstances, but because of who He is. Their praise was not limited to a gathering or a place; it was their lifestyle.

Because they lived in the fear of the Lord—a deep reverence and honor toward God—their worship was real, not forced. The fear of God leads to obedience, to purity, and to worship that flows from a heart that knows God’s worth.

REVELATION 19:5 And a voice came from the throne, saying, “Give praise to our God, all you His bond-servants, you who fear Him, the small and the great.”

In this verse, God Himself calls His people to worship. This is not merely an invitation—it is a command. Those who fear the Lord, those who recognize His holiness and authority, respond with praise. Regardless of our status—“the small and the great”—every follower of Christ is called to exalt Him.

ROMANS 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Worship is not limited to songs or church gatherings. True worship is a life surrendered to God. Paul urges believers to offer their bodies—not as a dead sacrifice, but as a living one. This means that every decision, every action, and every part of our life becomes an offering to God. To exalt the Lord is not only to lift our voices in praise—it is to live in a way that honors Him.

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