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Fear or Reverence; does it Matter?.

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aqrinc:

That beast (human heart and mind) would much rather we have fear, than Reverence For GOD, for whatever we fear we tend to avoid.

Eze 11:19 
I will give them a new heart and a new mind. I will take away their stubborn heart of stone and will give them an obedient heart.

Eze 36:
23  When I demonstrate to the nations the holiness of my great name---the name you disgraced among them---then they will know that I am the LORD. I, the Sovereign LORD, have spoken. I will use you to show the nations that I am holy.

24  I will take you from every nation and country and bring you back to your own land.

25  I will sprinkle clean water on you and make you clean from all your idols and everything else that has defiled you.

26  I will give you a new heart and a new mind. I will take away your stubborn heart of stone and give you an obedient heart.

27  I will put my spirit in you and will see to it that you follow my laws and keep all the commands I have given you.

Once that (evil heart of unbelief and the carnal mind) that is always thinking of doing evil is changed, we will really know the beginning of GOD'S LOVE for us, and Why we should Reverence HIM.

2Ti 1: 7-10 (GNB)
7  For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; (fearful) instead, his Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control.

8  Do not be ashamed, then, of witnessing for our Lord; neither be ashamed of me, a prisoner for Christ's sake. Instead, take your part in suffering for the Good News, as God gives you the strength for it.

9  He saved us and called us to be his own people, not because of what we have done, but because of his own purpose and grace. He gave us this grace by means of Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,

10  but now it has been revealed to us through the coming of our Savior, Christ Jesus. He has ended the power of death and through the gospel has revealed immortal life.

george. ;D

24 Grams:
Hi All.

Nice. Nice. George...I shall add too. Not necessarily fear, but more so afraid.

The Spiritually naked are afraid.

"And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself."

Jesus said do not be afraid of Him.

"And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid."

and notice this also...

And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? (Matt. 14:26-31)

His doubt caused him to fear. We tend to fear things we don't trust.

and again Jesus says do not be afraid...

"While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.
And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid." (Matt. 17:5-7)

there are more verses that show being afraid because of not believing but this might be of topic. I'll post it later though.

meee:
            George, this thread is such a help,speaking to me, as I am currently re-reading about this exact subject.
             Very timely, God inspired!
                     hugs & love,meee

Beloved:
I think these word in one way are all the same. It is more like a two edge sword....

If you believe and have a changed heart you recognize Yaweh as your soverign and KNOW that He is totally in charge.

If your heart is rebellious in any way then you will have fear. You are truly made naked in His presence, all impurities will stand out.

In mans fallen state any encounter with the "Holy" therefore results in Fear

That is why the scriptures often have to tell the recipent of the visitation to "fear not"  At this encounter one is forced to recognizes ones inadquacies and therefore fears judgment and punishment.

The white throne will be a fearful experience for ALLl.

Heb 10:31  It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

I used to think that it was impossible to "love" a God that one feard....now I see that Yaweh's actions are always for my Good and that He Himself is Good and I try to rest in this thought more because we all will have to have the dross removed.

beloved

Pini56:
This Says it for me,

2Ti 1:7  For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Geoff.

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