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2026 Theme: Living the Word
THE FEAR OF
THE LORD
THE LORD
Proverbs 1:7 | Job 28:28
THE PARADOX
“We desire the fruit of wisdom—stable lives, strong families, and inner peace—without the root of wisdom.”
“Intelligence without submission is merely a more efficient way to fail.”
THE THESIS
True wisdom begins in reverence and submission to God, not self-confidence or worldly knowledge.
You cannot sincerely ask for guidance from a Being you do not respect.
I. THE FOUNDATION
“The Fear of the Lord”
- Not Terror: But the trembling awe of a creature before its Creator.
- Awe: Prevents trivializing holy things.
- Submission: Strips away the “yes, but…” from our vocabulary.
II. THE CONTRAST
“Fools Despise Wisdom”
- The Fool (ěwîl): Not unintelligent, but morally deficient.
- Moral Stubbornness: Knowing what is right but finding it inconvenient.
- Pride: Being offended by Scripture rather than convicted.
III. THE PRAYER
“If any of you lacks wisdom…”
- Admit the Lack: Confess “I do not know the way.”
- Ask without Doubting: Pre-commit to obey the answer before you receive it.
Prayer for wisdom is the operational act of the fear of the Lord.
THE BUILDER’S CHOICE
THE WISE
Reverence
Submission
Obedience
THE FOOL
Pride
Self-Will
Contempt
INVITATION
- Hear the Word (Rom 10:17)
- Believe Jesus is the Son of God (John 8:24)
- Repent of sins (Acts 17:30)
- Confess His name (Rom 10:9–10)
- Be Baptized for remission of sins (1 Pet 3:21)
- Live Faithfully (Rev 2:10)