Introduction: (Ps. 128:1) The Definition of the Fear of the Lord: Throughout the Bible 1. Being __________________ (Ps. 111:10) Being _________________ (Lev. 19:14; Deut. 10:18-20) Being in _______________ (Ex. 14:31) Being ___________________ (Jer. 32:40) Being __________________ (2 Cor. 7:1) Avoiding _________________ (Job 1:1; 3:1) Ruling __________________ (Ex. 18:21) The Definition of the Fear of the Lord: In the book of Proverbs 1. The beginning of __________________ (Prov. 1:7; 9:10) 2. Hating ________________ (Prov. 8:13; 3:7; (Lk 16:15; Gal. 6:3)) 3. Loving ____________________ (Prov. 1:28-29) 4. _____________________ (Prov. 22:4)(1 Peter 5:6) How to acquire the Fear of the Lord? Cry _____________ and _______________ for it (Prov. 2:3-5) 2. Be __________________ (Prov. 23:17) The Benefits of the Fear of the Lord: 1. Long _______________ (Prov. 10:27) 2. ______________________ (Prov. 14:26-27) 3. _______________________ (Prov. 19:23; 15:16) 4. ____________________ (Prov. 15:33; 22:4) 5. _________________ _________________ (Prov. 16:6) Conclusion: