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Wisdom Begins with Reverence 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” — Proverbs 1:7 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Proverbs 5–8 New Testament: Matthew 18–19 💡 Devotional Thought: Proverbs teaches that wisdom begins when we recognize God's authority and willingly submit to His instruction. Reverence for God is not simply being afraid of Him; it is honoring Him, trusting His Word, and allowing Him to direct our lives. Jesus teaches in Matthew 18–19 about humility, forgiveness, relationships, marriage, children, and the danger of allowing worldly values to control our hearts. These teachings remind us that God's wisdom must shape not only our personal lives but also how we treat one another. A wise church becomes a place where God's truth guides relationships and decisions. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Ma...

The Fear of the Lord 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” — Proverbs 9:10 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Proverbs 7–8 New Testament: Matthew 4 💡 Devotional Thought: Reverent awe of God is the starting point for true insight and right living. Fear of the Lord is not terror but holy respect that produces wise choices and a humble heart. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Teach reverence in worship and life. Men & Ladies: Choose actions that reflect awe of God. Youth & Children: Learn to honor God in small and big ways. 🤔 Reflection: Does reverence for God shape my daily decisions? 💭 Take Away: Wisdom begins with reverent trust in God. 🙏 Prayer: Lord, deepen our reverence for You and grow our wisdom. Amen. Hashtags: #Proverbs9v10, #FearOfTheLord, #BeginningOfWisdom, #ChurchFamilyDevotionals,