"Wisdom"
chokmah | (khok-maw')

Wisdom starts with the fear of the Lord

Wise people have a fear of the Lord, wise men fear the Lord!

The fear of the Lord
An awe-inspiring reverence for God

How do I develop the fear of the Lord?
Step 1: Recognize that God is amazing & we are not

Before we come into the presence of God, we must recognize the eminence of God

Omniscient
All-knowing

Omnipotent
All-powerful

Omnipresent
All-present

It doesn't cost anything for God to do everything

How do I develop the fear of the Lord?
Step 2: "Draw near" to God

How?
1. "Submit yourselves..."

God hates sin because it hurts us!

How?
2. "Draw near"

There is a friendship with God that is personal, that starts with the fear of the Lord

How do I develop the fear of the Lord?
Step 3: Obey His commands

People who fear the Lord, obey God

They obey...
1. Immediately
2. When it doesn't make sense
3. When we don't see the benefit
4. All the way to completion

The blessings of the fear of the God
- Gives peace of mind

The blessings of the fear of the God
- Gives peace of mind
- Pays with wealth and honor