"Do not be afraid, for GOD HAS COME IN ORDER TEST YOU, and in order that the fear of Him may remain with you, so that you may not sin."
What is it that keeps everyone from doing whatever they want to do or can conceive or desire?
Why is it that we do not all steal, murder, or commit adultery on a regular basis, as a normal part of our lives? Where does our sense of morality and acceptable social behavior come from? What is it that prevents us from doing what is wrong and immoral? What keeps us from sinning? The truth is that without God, and the fear of Him, there is no constraint on a person. That is why there is one group of people on earth who do not Fear, Love or Know God, and therefore they can do anything they desire or conceive. They will do anything to others and themselves. They violate the laws of God and man. They do not understand that GOD HAS COME IN ORDER TO TEST THEM!
The Lord gave us the "ten commandments" in a dramatic way. Moses received them at the top of the mountain with thunder, lightening, smoke and trumpets. The people trembled with fear and stayed a distance from Moses, believing they would die if there was direct contact with the Living God. That is when Moses revealed this One Truth Today to the people. "Do not be afraid, for GOD HAS COME TO TEST YOU. If the fear of the Lord remains with you, you may not sin"! That gave us the second group of people on earth, those that Fear God and Know and Love Him. The Reverential Fear of God is what keeps us from sinning! We know His Laws and His Word! We strive for righteousness and keeping the Commandments of God. Because we do this we do not have to be afraid of God!
The beginning of Wisdom is the Fear of God. The reverential respect for God and His Word is what keeps us moral and may stop us from sinning. Respect for God and His Word is what separates good people from evil people. Our flesh will be tested but the Fear of God is what will keep us from sinning. Those who do not know or respect God have no fear and will do what they want. Non believer's have no constraints on their acts and no respect for others or God. We are all responsible for our choices and actions and they all have consequences. Bad acts lead to bad results and consequences. We will all harvest what we sow. What can Save you and give you peace here on earth and the kingdom to come is the Reverent Fear of God. GOD HAS COME TO TEST YOU! How are you doing? Have you passed the Lord's test?
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