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This is Michael De Rosa and I will again address Proverbs 9:10, which reads
The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding
Here is something else that I am learning about Fearing God: Boundaries!
As a child, my parents were fairly strict and often I was not given much option to choose another direction other than that which they strongly suggested. While I squiggled and squirmed during my attempts to ‘buck the system’, I NOW see a valuable lesson learned.
For in spite of my desires to entertain my own wayward ideas, I knew my parents loved me…because they were willing to set boundaries that if I crossed would merit some stiff consequences.
Ever been there growing up?
Well my response to God is similar. In spite of my squiggling and squirming about His will for my life, I have come to see the wisdom of His laws as a safeguard to not only keep me from despair and gloom, but to show me the path to enjoy a life of joy and passion.
Blessings on your Journey
-Michael