What does it really mean to fear the Lord, especially when it seems like people who ignore God are prospering?
In this message from The Fear of God series, we study Malachi 3:13–4:3 and confront the danger of cynical theology: allowing disappointment, past experiences, or what we see around us to shape what we believe about God.
The people in Malachi questioned whether serving God was even worth it. Yet Scripture makes a clear distinction between those who disregard God and those who fear His name.
In this teaching, discover how the fear of the Lord:
• Creates godly community
• Garners the attention of God
• Creates a legacy of faith
• Produces righteous distinction
• Positions God’s people for His promised healing
Our intimacy with God should never cause us to lose our reverence for Him. God is sovereign, holy, good, and worthy of honor even when life does not unfold the way we expected.
The question is not simply, “Do I believe in God?”
The question is: Does the way I live demonstrate that I fear and honor Him?
