The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction. – Proverbs 1:7

Category # 1 – The fear of the Lord is a goal of all prayer and study – Proverbs 2:1-5, Psalm 19:7-11

Category # 2 – The fear of the Lord is volitional – Proverbs 1:20-31, Ecclesiastes 11:9, Proverbs 15:16

Category # 3 – The fear of the Lord deepens Christian characteristics

– A learner – Prov. 1:7, Pro. 9:10, Prov. 15:33, Eph. 4:20-24
– A hater of evil – Prov. 8:13, Exodus 20:20, Psalm 97:10
– Spirit-filled – Prov. 14:27, John 4:13-15, John 7:37-38

Category # 4 – The fear of the Lord develops Christian virtues

– Spiritual legacy – Prov. 10:27, Rev. 14:13
– Confidence – Prov. 14:26, Acts 4:31
– Holiness – Prov. 16:6, Job 28:28
– Contentment – Prov. 19:23, Psalm 17:15

Category # 5 – The fear of the Lord is rewarding – Prov. 22:4, 2 Cor. 5:10-11, Prov. 31:30

Category # 6 – The fear of the Lord is commanded – Prov. 3:7, Prov. 24:21, John 14:21-23

Category # 7 – The fear of the Lord validates profession of faith – Prov. 14:2, Prov. 23:17