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Proverbs 1:7 · KJV

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction."

King James Version

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Passage Context

5A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
6To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
8My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
9For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does 'the fear of the Lord' mean for you personally?

2

How do you respond to wisdom and instruction in your life?

3

When have you felt like a fool for ignoring wise counsel?

Life Application

faith

Cultivate a deeper reverence for God in your daily life. Approach decisions with prayer and humility.

growth

Embrace opportunities for learning, even when they challenge your current beliefs.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The fear of the Lord is foundational to true knowledge, which aligns with Jesus' teachings about the importance of reverence for God.

See also: Matthew 10:28

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