44. What Does It Mean to Fear God?

What does it actually mean to fear God?In this reflection on Psalm 130, John Ortberg shares from a reunion with lifelong friends and explores one of Scripture's most misunderstood ideas.Why does the psalm say:"With You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared"?Drawing on the wisdom of Thomas Aquinas, John explains the difference between fearing punishment and revering someone you deeply love.This episode explores:- Psalm 130 and crying out from the depths- God's forgiveness and unfailing love- Servile fear versus filial fear- Waiting for the Lord with hope- Lifelong friendships and spiritual formation- Becoming the kind of person who honors God through loveScriptures:- Psalm 130#Psalm130 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #FearOfTheLord #Forgiveness #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #Grace🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Fifty Years of Friendship00:28 Learning to Pour Out Our Hearts00:59 Psalm 130 Begins01:37 Out of the Depths I Cry02:21 Hear My Cry for Mercy02:32 If You Kept a Record of Sins03:17 With You There Is Forgiveness03:46 Why Forgiveness Leads to Fear04:09 Thomas Aquinas on Two Kinds of Fear04:55 Servile Fear vs. Filial Fear05:24 Teachers Who Shape a Lifetime06:26 Living Up to the Calling07:18 Waiting for the Lord07:47 More Than Watchmen Wait for Morning08:16 Full Redemption08:55 Becoming a Blessing to God