Title

From Fear To Honor

Scripture
The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor comes humility.
(Proverbs 15:33)
Devotional
If we learn to fear God, we will fear little else. As Proverbs proclaims, “This is the beginning of wisdom.” Godly fear is the source of godly humility; and godly humility brings honor. When we are rightly related to God, our goals are always to His glory. We will desire nothing but to exalt Him and bring honor to His name. We will not seek our own will, but His. We will not desire riches and fame for the sake of riches and fame. When we truly fear the Lord, we will automatically humble ourselves under the mighty hand of God. Then, and only then, can we receive true honor. When we belong to God, we have a choice, we can humble ourselves or we can be humbled by God. His preference is that we humble ourselves. Nevertheless, He loves us enough to humble us Himself. This He does in order that He may exalt us in due time, yet, always to His glory. Fear God. Stay humble. Receive honor from above.
Text For The Day
Proverbs 15:33: The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility.
Thought For The Day
“The remarkable thing about fearing God is that when you fear God you fear nothing else, whereas if you do not fear God you fear everything else.” Oswald Chambers
 
Questions To Ponder
Morning Study Guide
Defining:  The fear of man is a snare (Proverbs 29:25). The fear of God is wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). The fear of man is the result of a lack of a fear of God. The fear of God negates the fear of man. The first is caused by a lack of trust in God; the latter is brought about by reverencing Him.
 
Referencing: “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all,” Ecclesiastes 12:13.
 
Applying: If you find yourself fearing man, realize that it is because you do not fear God. Remember, The Lord is on your side; do not fear. What can man do to you? Psalm 118:6.