The Mark of a Holy Person

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The Mark of a Holy Person:

 

“to Tremble at the Word of the LORD”

 

Isaiah 66

 

The fourth message in our series: How Then Shall We Live?

 

A focus on holy living in a complicated world

 

 

“This is the person I delight in, he that is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.” (Isaiah 66:3)

 

“Hear the word of the LORD, you who tremble at His Word.” (verse 5)

 

Blessed are those who always tremble before God, But those who harden their hearts fall into trouble (Proverbs 28:14)

 

 

Five ways we get distracted from

 

“Trembling at the Word of the LORD”

 

 

1 Samuel 15

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->1.      <!--[endif]-->To be in the game for earthly trophies. (verse 12)

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.      <!--[endif]-->To spiritualize disobedience and give it a nice face. (verse 21)

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->3.      <!--[endif]-->To value status symbols of community, power, and prestige. (verse 22,23)

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->4.      <!--[endif]-->To esteem the wisdom of ME, MYSELF and I without consulting God’s guidance. (verse 23)

 

<!--[if !supportLists]-->5.      <!--[endif]-->To have a greater fear of people then of God (verse 24)

 

 

Five Benefits from fearing God

 

 

You become the LORD’s confidant. (Psalm 25:13)

 

You see the love and the good in His commands (Psalm 112:1)

 

It motivates you toward obedience and brings a family blessing (Psalm 128)

 

Holiness is perfected in you out of fear of God (1 Corinthians 7:1)

 

Marriages can be restored in the fear of Christ (Ephesians 5:21)

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