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Day 268

Psalm 34:11b "I will teach you the fear of the LORD..."

Day 268 – Psalm 34

“I will teach you the fear of the LORD…” Psalm 34:11b

INSTRUCTION FOR CHILDREN

David was also concerned in reaching out to children. They too need to learn wonderful truths and principles that will help them succeed in life.

“Come, you children, listen to me;
I will teach you the fear of the LORD.”
Psalm 34:11

In a word, the key to blessings in life is found in this phrase “the fear of the LORD”. But this phrase is not just a great spiritual truth. It has very practical ramifications.

RAMIFICATIONS OF THIS TRUTH

The principle of “the fear of the LORD” has many practical ramifications.

“Who is the man who desires life,
And loves many days, that he may see good?
Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit.
Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”
Psalm 34:12-14

1. The blessing desired from the Lord

a) A long life
b) A good life

2. Practical ramifications of “the fear of the LORD”

a) The use of the tongue/the lips:-
i) Refrain from speaking evil
ii) Refrain from speaking deceit
b) The Choosing of Clarity of lifestyle
i) Departure from evil
ii) Determination to do good
iii) Seeking and pursuing peace