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NASB | Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 9:10 The [reverent] fear of the LORD [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of wisdom [its starting point and its essence], And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding and spiritual insight. |
Bible Question: Let me ask it this way. When i witness to one about Christ, he may think that god hates him. I want to say that God does not hate him but hates what he is doing. The sin he is living by not giving his life to Christ. How do i relate in scripture that God does not hate him but hates the sin. Does that make sense. Appreciate your help. |
Bible Answer: Perhaps, and because that we do not know someone's heart, as only God does, we should focus more on the fact we are all sinners, in desperate need of a saviour, and not so much on His love for everyone, because this can lead some to a false hope, and, thus, resulting in a halfhearted conversion ("The 'fear' of the Lord in the beginning of wisdom" Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 111:10 ) Very dangerous to not understand reverence by the way, and the Churches today are full of those who don't understand the nature of their sin and indeed the nature of all men, in that we are not righteous at all, but only that righteousness in imparted only to those who believe in the Sacrifice of Jesus for our sins. He will fearsomely and eternally judge those who refuse His gift of salvation. Personally, I was told all my life how much God loved me, but it wasn't until I truly feared and revered Him that my heart turned to Him for forgiveness, and then received the free gift of salvation and a new birth. By the way, please click on note, it's not necessary to click on question to continue the tread, that way it's much easier for everyone to follow along. :-) John |
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