Fire on the Earth - What is the Fear of the Lord?
Summary
Host Peter Herbeck explores the spiritual gift of the fear of the Lord, drawing from Isaiah 11 and teachings by Father Reginald Lagrange and St. Augustine. He distinguishes between servile fear of punishment and filial fear, which dreads sin itself out of reverence for God’s holiness. Herbeck argues this gift is foundational for conversion, wisdom, and resisting worldly folly, ultimately leading to a deeper love for God.
Topics discussed
Introduction and support for Spirit-Filled Hearts Ministry
The seven gifts of the Spirit from Isaiah 11
Defining the gift of the fear of the Lord
Filial fear versus servile fear of God
How fear of the Lord counters cultural folly
Jesus' delight in the fear of the Lord
Fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom
St. Augustine on fear and love in conversion
The superior pleasure of knowing God
Brother Bernard's testimony of divine joy
Conclusion and offer for booklet on God's judgment
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