Two essential qualities for the Christian life

The fear of the Lord brings wisdom and humility
We all know that fear and humility are two important components of our Christian life. But do we understand how these two qualities relate to each other? In Proverbs 15:33, we learn that the fear of the Lord teaches us wisdom, and humility precedes glory. This means that when we humble ourselves before God, he rewards us with wisdom and glory. Let's take a closer look at why this is true.

The fear of the Lord
The fear of the Lord is not a fear that frightens or anguishes us; it is an awe-filled respect for God's power, holiness and grace.
When we choose to live in reverential fear of God, it opens our hearts to receive His teachings and guidance. When we live in reverential fear of God, He blesses us with understanding and knowledge, helping us to make wise decisions in life.

Humility in the face of glory
Humility is an attitude of modest opinion about ourselves. To be humble before God is to accept that He knows what's best for us, even if it doesn't always make sense or feel good at the time. It means trusting Him, no matter what life throws at us, because He will never let us down, even if things don't go according to plan. When we humble ourselves before Him. He rewards us with glory, whether through answered prayers or unexpected blessings, so that others can see His power and grace at work in our lives.

Proverbs 15:33 reminds us that the fear of the Lord brings wisdom, while humility precedes glory. Both of these qualities are essential to living a life pleasing to God, but they only work together if they come from a place of love and reverence for Him. As believers in Christ, let us choose to walk humbly and reverently before our Father so that He may reward us with wisdom and glory!

Amen!