Chapter: Proverbs 2 | Verse: Proverbs 1:7
You don’t build a house starting with the roof. Wisdom works the same way. Before you can live well, love well, or lead well, you need a solid foundation. And Scripture is clear: the fear of the Lord is where it begins.
“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; Ignorant fools despise wisdom and instruction.” — Proverbs 1:7, LSB
We live in a world that trades awe for arrogance. It mocks reverence. Scoffs at truth. And yet, Solomon—renowned for his wisdom—starts here: fear Yahweh.
This fear isn’t terror; it’s trembling trust. A heart posture that says, “God, You are holy—and I am not. Teach me.” It’s what keeps us humble when we’re tempted to act wise in our own eyes.
Proverbs 2 continues the thought. Wisdom doesn’t come from within—it comes from above. It’s stored up for the upright. Hidden like treasure for those who seek it with their whole heart. And what do they find at the end of their search? The fear of the Lord.
The wisest people aren’t the loudest or most educated. They’re the ones who know who God is—and live like it.
Where do you need to trade self-reliance for holy reverence?
- Begin your day with Proverbs 2—out loud, on your knees.
- Pray for a heart that fears God more than man.
- Ask: “Does this decision reflect the fear of the Lord?”
Shoe Leather Gospel exists to raise a generation who live by truth—not trends. And it starts with fear—the kind that bends the knee and listens. If you’re just joining us, this is the foundation we’re building on. Come walk with us at ShoeLeatherGospel.com.
Closing Prayer
God, give me a heart that fears You rightly. Make awe the soil where wisdom grows in me.
