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Scripture Meditation No. 1700
AATHAVAN – Friday, 03.10.2025
“Now
then let the dread of the LORD be upon you; be very careful what you do, for
the LORD our God will have no part in unrighteousness or partiality, or the
taking of a bribe.” (2 Chronicles 19:7)
The
primary reason sin is increasing in this world is that people have lost the
fear of the Lord. When a person truly comes to know God in his life, he
develops the fear of the Lord. Such a person will hate evil and sinful deeds.
Scripture says, “The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride, arrogance, the
evil way, And the perverted mouth, I hate.” (Proverbs 8:13).
Often,
we do certain things or avoid certain actions out of fear of men. This fear of
men may at times bring temporary benefits, but in many cases, it creates
serious problems. On the other hand, if we act with trust in the Lord, we will
find success in all things. “The fear of man brings a snare, but he who
trusts in the LORD will be exalted.” (Proverbs 29:25).
To
live in the fear of the Lord is to love Him. When we love Him and walk in His
fear, all other fears in life will fade away. As the beloved disciple John
said: “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because
fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.”
(1 John 4:18).
In
the Old Testament, the people of Israel were stubborn and hard-hearted. They
often had more fear than love toward God. That is why God descended upon the
mountain so that they would live in reverent fear of Him. “Moses said to the
people, ‘Do not be afraid; for God has come in order to test you, and in order
that the fear of Him may remain with you, so that you may not sin.’”
(Exodus 20:20).
But
in this New Testament age, God has given us the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of Love
Himself guides us in the way of God. As Paul the Apostle writes: “And hope
does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our
hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” (Romans 5:5).
Today’s
meditation verse reminds us that we must not think we can live carelessly and
somehow escape God’s judgment in the end. That is why the Word strongly warns
us: “Be very careful what you do, for the LORD our God will have no part in
unrighteousness or partiality, or the taking of a bribe.” (2 Chronicles
19:7).
This
means we must live cautiously in the fear of the Lord. Just as we bribe men to
escape justice, we cannot bribe God on the day of His righteous judgment. He
does not render unjust verdicts, nor does He show partiality.
Therefore,
let us live in the fear of the Lord and train our children to do the same. For
this, it is essential that the Word of God be sown in us first. Let us read and
meditate on Scripture daily, for only then will we be able to walk in the true
fear of the Lord.

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