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Prayer for the Fear of God (Prov 9:10)

Original Prayer

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.

Context (Old Covenant)

Proverb (Prov 9:10) from the Old Testament. In the New Covenant, fear of God is reverence and trust, not anxiety (1 John 4:18).

What it teaches

Reverence; humility; wisdom.

Realization in the New Covenant

"Fear of God" in the New Covenant is not fear of punishment (1 John 4:18: perfect love casts out fear) but reverence for the One who loves and redeemed you.

  • ›It is the wonder at His greatness and grace.
  • ›Wisdom begins where you stop considering yourself the center.

Prayer in the New Covenant

Father, in Christ I receive reverence and wisdom. Protect me from carelessness and from fear. I want to honor You as Your child. Amen.
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