The most dangerous condition in which a man or woman can find themselves is without a reverential awe and fear of God. A total indifference toward the Sovereign God puts one as near as possible to having a stone heart incapable of repentance for if God's "opinion" doesn't matter, than my choices are my own. I seek only the approval of others and myself--which are in essence the same thing. Blessing or judgment are irrelevant since the goodness and judgment of God are irrelevant. Such a man or woman believes that the "blessing" is of his or her own doing--and earned, deserved. Such a man or woman believes that God's judgment is a product of coincidence and accident. They exclaim, "Do not bring up the name of God in my presence" or they claim that God's loving attempt to restore them is unjust, vindictive. There is a reason why God tells us that "the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom," the foundation for understanding. There is a reason why God tells us that a rich, full, meaningful life is impossible without the fear of God in one's heart. Wise men and women seek Him in reverential fear, and find obedience to His commandments a joyful labor of love. See Joseph. Others live lives "blindfolded in a world of illusion." See Joseph's brothers.
"Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him."
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