09/02/2026
THE ONE FEAR THAT KEEPS YOU FROM RUINING YOUR LIFE
Heights. A grizzly bear. The edge of a cliff. Our bodies react to all three, and that reaction is a good thing.
Healthy fear of a thing is rooted in a knowledge of the truth about the nature of that thing.
Standing at the edge of a cliff, we don't jump, because we know something true about gravity: the higher we are, the harder we fall.
We know the nature of the ground we'd land on. It's harder than our bones. Our skin can't protect us from that kind of force. We'd meet King Jesus quicker than we'd like.
Healthy fear keeps us safe. Fear keeps us from doing dumb things that would harm us. Fear keeps us grounded.
Infidelity works the same way. We're afraid of what cheating would do because we know the truth about the nature of sin.
Our sin doesn't just affect us. It affects our spouse, our children, our community, our church, and most importantly, our God.
Knowing that truth is what keeps us from it. So, what is the fear of God? The fear of God is a knowledge of the truth about the nature of God.
Need prayer or want to speak to a pastor? Send us a DM.