23/08/2026
Word from the Pulpit: The Danger of Losing the Fear of God
— The fear of God is not a terror that makes us run away from Him; it is a holy reverence that causes us to recognize His greatness, authority, purity, and holiness. Proverbs 9:10 says, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.” When this holy fear is present, we become careful with our choices because we understand that God is not only our Savior—He is also our Lord.
One of the greatest dangers in the Christian life is not simply committing sin, but becoming comfortable with sin. A heart that once trembled at disobedience can slowly become accustomed to it. What used to bring conviction can eventually become something we justify. What Scripture calls holiness can begin to appear “too much,” while compromise begins to appear reasonable.
Romans 3:18 describes those who live in rebellion: “There is no fear of God before their eyes.” The absence of the fear of God affects the way a person sees sin, obedience, correction, worship, and even God’s Word.
When the fear of God is restored, our perspective changes. We begin to hate what God hates, love what God loves, and desire to please Him even when nobody is watching.
The fear of God protects us from becoming familiar with what is holy and comfortable with what is sinful.