Fear of the Lord

"The fear of the Lord is to hate evil."

First, in my own life. Then in the lives of those I love. Then in the culture in which I live. Why?

Evil affects my relationship with my Savior.
Consequences. There are always consequences for evil in anyone's life and in the culture in which I live. Guaranteed. The God of love is the God of righteousness. And justice.

"The fear of the Lord prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be shortened."

"In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence."

"The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life."

"The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, and before honor comes humility."

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom"

My attitude toward evil reflects the depth of my reverence for my God. And the breadth of my wisdom.

I cannot love God with all my heart and soul and mind and strength and love my neighbor as myself if I do not hate evil.