"The Fear of the Lord Leads to Life"

August 03, 2024 Daily Devotion  "The Fear of the Lord Leads to Life" Proverbs 29:25 New International Version 25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. When we are afraid of other people’s disapproval, when we are afraid that we don’t measure up to someone’s standards, and when we are afraid of letting people down, we’re “fearing people.” It is a dangerous trap because in doing so, we are putting our trust in man instead of in the Lord. People pleasing imprisons our hearts. But fearing (trusting wholly) the Lord frees us. We have to choose to be brave to fear God over man, knowing that choice will lead us to safety from the dangerous trap of comparison, discouragement, and discontentment. Trusting God brings contentment, confidence, blessing, freedom, and safety. The fear of the Lord leads to life!