The Fear of the Lord: How Respect & Love Work Together

Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – September 15, 2019

Series Title: “Perfect Love Drives Out Fear”

Today’s Title: “The Fear of the Lord: How Respect & Love Work Together”         

Today’s Texts:  Psalm 103 & Romans 8:31-39  

 

“perfect” love?

– Matthew 5:48

– 1 Corinthians 13:9-10

– Ephesians 4:13

 

“An ongoing change in my nature that willingly, consistently, and persistently places the well-being of the other ahead of myself.”

 

Afraid of God?

The Fear of the Lord is…

• Pure (Psalm 19:19)
• The beginning of wisdom (Psalm 111:10)
• The beginning of knowledge (Proverbs 1:7)
• Adds length to life (Proverbs 10:27)
• A fountain of life (Proverbs 14:27)
• Leads to life (Proverbs 19:23)
• Humility (Proverbs 22:4)

 

Your Fears: Is there anything life-giving about them?

 

Your God: Do you trust God to give you life?

 

Jesus on Fear of God: Luke 12:4-7

 

God is Love…

            …and love is far bigger than your fears.

            - Psalm 103:11-12

            - Psalm 103:13

            - Psalm 103 17

            - Romans 8:38-39