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NASB | Hebrews 12:28 Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 12:28 Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, and offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship with reverence and awe; |
Subject: Fear of God |
Bible Note: "What is this fear of the Lord? It is that affectionate reverence, by which the child of God bends himself humbly and carefully to his Father's law. His wrath is so bitter, and His love so sweet: that hence springs an earnest desire to please Him, and because of the danger of coming short from his own weakness and temptations -- a holy watchfulness and fear, 'that he might not sin against Him.' (Hebrews 12:28, 29.) This enters into every exercise of the mind, every object of life. The oldest proficient in the Divine school seeks a more complete moulding into its spirit. The godly parent trains up his family under its influence. (Genesis 18:19; Ephesians 6:4.) The Christian scholar honors it as the beginning, the head, of all his knowledge; at once sanctifying its end, and preserving him from its most subtle temptations. "Why then do multitudes around us despise wisdom and instruction? Because the beginning of wisdom -- 'the fear of God' -- is not before their eyes.' (Psalm 36:1.) They know not its value. They scorn its obligation. Wise they may be in their own sight. But surely God here gives them their right name. For fools they must be, to despise such a blessing (Jeremiah 8:9); to rush into wilful ruin (verses 22, 24-32. Compare 1 Samuel 2:25; 1 Kings 12:13; Jeremiah 36:22-32); to treasure up work for despairing repentance. Good Lord! May Thy childlike fear be my wisdom, my security, my happiness!" --Charles Bridges (1794-1869) |
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