THE FEAR OF GOD
So I did not, because of the fear of God – Nehemiah 5:15
The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever – Psalm 19:9
Moved with godly fear – Hebrews 11:7 (R.V.)
The height of God must lay man low. – George Swinnock
As an embankment keeps out water, so the fear of God keeps out uncleanness. – Thomas Watson
PRIDE’S RISE AND FALL
The pride of the heart hath deceived thee, thou … that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground – Obadiah 3
As death is the last enemy, so pride is the last sin that shall be destroyed in us. – John Boys
Pride loves to climb up, not as Zacchaeus to see Christ, but to be seen. – William Gurnall
Taken from: The Puritans Day by Day © The Banner of Truth Trust 2016
Check out our Faithful Steward Ministry Facebook page and Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones excellent, “Walking with God”, daily devotional. The topics are
“THE EXTENT OF REVELATION” And “THE EXISTENCE OF GOD”
Discover more from Faithful Steward Ministries and FSM Women's Outreach
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
