October 2024 – Adonai's Appeal

Fear is the Beginning

Last time we explored one of the negative sides of fear. Earthly fear is a trap to get us to stop trusting in God. But not all fear is negative. Some fear is not only necessary but actually good. David and Solomon teach us about a fear that is both necessary and good and thatContinue reading “Fear is the Beginning”

Fear

I like to look at synonyms for a word before I get too far into its various definitions. So, let’s first start with synonyms for fear. Terror. Fright. Horror. Panic. Alarm. Dread. Worry. Anxiety. Angst. Distress. Phobia. Nightmare. Aversion. Awe. Wonder. Amazement. Reverence. Respect. So, right off the bat, we can see that fear isContinue reading “Fear”