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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1:7King James Version

Plain English

'The fear of the Lord' means reverent respect. It is the beginning of knowledge, the place where real learning starts. Fools despise wisdom and instruction, which means they shrug off what God says. This fear is taking God seriously, not living in terror.

Devotional

A man pauses on the church porch and takes off his hat. He is not afraid of the doorway. He is showing honor to God. That same quiet respect belongs in a kitchen, a workshop, and a hard conversation at home.

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