God, as the creator of the whole universe, the owner of all things, the one who can do anything and everything (Except Lying), the one that knows everything and is everywhere, right from Creation, requires man whom He Created in His own image to reverence Him, honor Him, obey and keep to His rules and commandments. In the Book of Deuteronomy 10.12-13, when Moses was interpreting the Laws and ordinances, and was making his farewell speeches to the people, he deliberately took time to explained to the people that one of God's requirements and expectations from human, was to fear Him and keep His commandments rules and statutes.
In Ecclesiastes 12:13, Solomon, the wisest man that ever lived, saw that there was no greater conclusion he had to make to a book than revealing truth through the disobedience of one who did not live according to the will of God in reference his relationship. Life is not about life itself, but worship, honor and reverence to God and obedience to his will (Matt 6:33). Solomon lived a life contrary to the will of God and did not reverence God in his life.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FEAR GOD?
Fear of God does not mean to be afraid or be scared of the Lord. It means:
- To reverence Him: 1 Kings 18:3, 12; Heb. 12:28
- To honor Him: Phil. 2:11
- To Exalt God: Phil. 2:9
- To Glorify God: Psalm 8:1; 9:11; 29:2
- To see Him as an Awesome God: Psalm 33:8, Heb. 12:28
WHAT DOES IT MEANS TO KEEP GOD'S COMMANDMENTS?
- To obey God: Exodus 19:5, Jer. 7:23
- To walk in His way and surrender to His will: Eph. 5:17, Matt. 26:39, John 4:34
- To humble before Him and submit to Him: Matt. 11:29, Phil. 2:5-11, Mark 10:35-45
- To keep His rule and statutes: John 14:15, 15:14
PEOPLE THAT FEAR GOD AND KEEP HIS COMMANDMENT
- Noah (Gen. 6:22, 75)
- Abraham (Gen. 12:1; 4-5; 22:2-6)
- Joseph (Gen. 39:9; Gen. 41:40-46)
- Jesus Christ (Phil. 25-11)
PEOPLE THAT DID NOT FEAR GOD AND KEPT HIS COMMANDMENT
- Adam (Gen. 2:17; 3:6-10)
- Cain (Gen. 4:3-11)
- Saul (1 Sam. 15:1-22)
SUMMARY
From the lessons derived so far from the above mentioned Bible Characters, we can see the obvious needs for us to fear God and keep his commandments. Keeping God's rules and honoring Him, is for our own good. It does not change God's status, even every human fail to fear Him or keep His rules. Fearing God and keeping His Commandments guarantee our blessing here on earth and eternal life in Heaven. Remember to trust and obey, for there is no other way to be happy in God, than to fear God, trust in Him, Obey and keep His Commandments.
TO OUR FRIENDS NOT YET BAPTIZED
The first step for you to exercise and express your fear of God and keeping of God's Commands is to hear the Gospel as preached now, believe in it, repent from your sins (which includes Sin of not worshiping God scripturally), confess Christ as the Son of God and surrender yourself to the water of baptism. Above expression will guarantee your blessings here on earth and eternal dwelling with God in Heaven at the end of time. God bless us in Jesus Name - Amen.
GOD BLESS YOU!
