The Fear of the Lord Turns You Away From Evil

The Fear of the Lord is a profound reverence and awe towards God

 “By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil.” (Prov. 16:6 ESV)

A few days ago we read in Proverbs  8:13 that the fear of the Lord is the hatred of evil. Today we learn that the the fear of the Lord turns us away from evil. It’s good to know that God turns us away from what He says He hates. He even tells how it happens, “By steadfast love and faithfulness, iniquity  is atoned for.” That’s the good news, the gospel of Jesus Christ.

“who gave Himself for our sins so that He might rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,” (Gal. 1:4 ESV)

We do not fear evil because God is with us!

“He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalms 23:3-4 ESV)

Therefore

“The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (2 Tim. 4:18 NIV)