July 12
Proverbs 28:14
Happy is the man that feareth alway:
but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall
into mischief.
Godly fear flows from grace, and is always connected with spiritual knowledge.
It is the fear of a tender child, who would
not on any account grieve a kind and loving parent.
It is a covenant blessing.
Our God bestows it on all whom He loves; and
they consequently fear to offend Him, their Father; dishonour their gracious
Saviour; or grieve the Holy Comforter.
They fear lest they should be led astray from God, by their own hearts; by
Satan; by professors; by the world; or any of the dispensations of providence.
They fear to trust their own judgements; they
reverence God’s word; and dread a lukewarm state.
Happy is the man who THUS feareth always.
He happily preserves a tender conscience; a
humble mind; and a constant walk.
He proves his interest in all new covenant blessings; has much to do with the
blood of atonement; and enjoys a solid peace.
He is in a happy state, standing high in the
favour of God, walking in the comforts of the Holy Ghost, and keeping himself unspotted
from the world.
Oh, for godly fear to rule my heart, and
preserve my goings!
In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence,
and solid peace.
This fear’s the spirit of faith,A confidence that’s strong An unctious light to all that’s right, A bar to all that’s wrong.
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