Living Wisely - In the Fear of the Lord
September 11, 2022      |     By: Jonathan Brickley      |      Category: Sermons      |      Location: El Dorado
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Isaiah 11:1-3 (NIV)
1 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.
2 The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord—
3 and he will delight in the fear of the Lord. He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears;

Fear
- A reverential awe (Proverbs 5:21)
- A choice (Proverbs 1:29)
- Hating evil (Proverbs 8:13)
- Humility (Proverbs 22:4)
- Obeying/Delighting in His commands (Psalm 111:10-112:1)
- Treasure (Isaiah 33:5-6)

Proverbs 5:21 (NIV)
21 For your ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all your paths.

Proverbs 1:29 (NIV)
29 since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord.

Proverbs 8:13 (NIV)
13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.

Proverbs 22:4 (NIV)
4 Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.

Psalm 111:10-112:1 (NIV)
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.
112:1 Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands.

Isaiah 33:5-6 (NIV)
5 The Lord is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with his justice and righteousness.
6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure.

Proverbs – “Mashal” – root word dominion, rule

Short sentences full of divine wisdom.
Ancient, plain, effective ways of teaching.
Ethical Maxims

Christ is our Wisdom!

Psalm 141:5 (NIV)
5 Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness; let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it, for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers.

Proverbs 6:20-23 (NIV)
20 My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
21 Bind them always on your heart; fasten them around your neck.
22 When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.
23 For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life,