The Fear of the Lord, 08/25/1979, West Texas Assoc

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the importance of fearing the Lord as the foundation of wisdom and understanding, illustrated through biblical examples such as King Asa and Solomon. It highlights that fearing God leads to peace, rest, and the ability to overcome worldly fears. The preacher stresses the necessity of grounding personal experiences in Scripture and encourages a reverential fear of God that influences conduct and relationships. The message concludes with a call to fear God, keep His commandments, and look forward to Christ's return with confidence rather than fear.