The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Wisdom

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

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” (Prov. 9:10)

One of the promises connected to “the fear of the Lord” is the beginning of wisdom. It’s where you start. And the Bible has a lot to say about the importance of getting wisdom.

“How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.” (Prov. 16:16 ESV)

When you have wisdom, you’re blessed

“Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold. She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.” (Prov. 3:13-18 ESV)

 Therefore

“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.” (James 3:17 ESV)