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The "fear of Jehovah," or "Godly fear." Many do not clearly understand what this is or what it really entails. Some imagine that we should be scared of God however that is not really looking into the very important phrase commonly used in the Scriptures. Really then if it is of such great importance we should do our best to understand this fear of Jehovah. How can we do so though? The only way is to read his Word, consider what Proverbs 2 says:

(Proverbs 2:1-5) 2 My son, if you will receive my sayings and treasure up my own commandments with yourself, 2 so as to pay attention to wisdom with your ear, that you may incline your heart to discernment; 3 if, moreover, you call out for understanding itself and you give forth your voice for discernment itself, 4 if you keep seeking for it as for silver, and as for hid treasures you keep searching for it, 5 in that case you will understand the fear of Jehovah, and you will find the very knowledge of God.

If you noticed the key words in the Scripture that was just read, you understand that it takes commitment so that it moves you to treasure God's commands. Also, it takes a proper heart motive, enough for us to freely "incline" our hearts to his Word. Also, it takes persistance in the form of not giving up, that is why we must continue calling out for this understanding in prayer. All of these things is what allows you to seek for this knowledge of God as if it was a hidden treasure! Finally with those steps properly taken care of, then you may find what fearing Jehovah means—which is in close connection with Godly "knowledge."

So then in fearing the God of the heavens we must know him in order to become aquainted with what we should fear. Realistically we should fear his power and holiness by showing humility in the things we do. Avoid displeasing him or hurting the heavenly father by rebelling or showing disrespect to this Grand Creator of ours. Yes, fearing that we may walk incorrectly before him shows humility and that we need God to direct us by means of his Holy pronouncements.

Finally as a summary, he himself contained this whole idea in one Scripture in Micah:

(Micah 6:8) 8 He has told you, O earthling man, what is good. And what is Jehovah asking back from you but to exercise justice and to love kindness and to be modest in walking with your God?

As we have clearly seen now in this short analysis of the Scriptures, we have learned how we are to begin learning of the Grand Instructor, by learning our place as humans, showing humility and being modest with our God. Do continue putting your trust in Jehovah, yes he who you say is your God.