Reverence For God

Psalms 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

Interpretation- The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. This isn't a fear of his judgments, but it is a reverence of Him. It is respect for his will and for his commandments. It is more of a fear of offending him than a fear of his judgments. Psalm 112:1 Says, “Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commandments!” So when fearing the LORD we delight in his commandments. Wisdom can't even start until we are fearing the LORD or have a reverence for God since the fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. We can't find wisdom in this world. We should be practicing and living out God's commandments. God is worthy to be praised forever.

Application- I can apply this today by delighting in God's word and praying and thanking Him for his commandments. 1 Jn 3:23 says “And this is his commandment, that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us.” So I will strive to love my brothers and encourage them.