Proverbs 2:4 & 5 and if you look for [wisdom] as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God
Many do not see why we should fear God. They say that since God is love (1 John 4:8) and that perfect love casts out fear because there is no fear in love (1John 4:18), and that God's love is perfect, then we will not fear God, that would be just wrong. There is one problem with that thought, there are numerous scriptures in both the Old and New Testaments that tell us differently. Your grandfather said many times that fearing God is having a reverent respect for him. He compared it to respecting a car, knowing the dangers if you do not follow the rules of the road, or the dangers when you exceed the limits of its abilities.
Wisdom will lead you in knowing how to fear God while basking in his love. You will rest in him knowing that it is dangerous to be "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" (Jonathan Edwards, sermon 1741) The punishment for sin is real and brings eternal separation from God. Do think that Christian who sin just get a pass... Jesus is your get out of Hell card, yeah I kept sinning but here, I was given this card to let me in anyway. No! We are to stop sinning! (1 John 3:9).
Young ladies, wisdom will tell you these things. If you do not yet understand it to be true, search for the truths in Scripture. Dive into it as searching for sunken treasure for it will bring you life and an end to problematic sins that refuse to go away. I pray that you do not have sins like this, yet knowing these truths will enable you to help not only yourself but also help those you have been lead astray by erroneous teachings . Wisdom is a treasure worth spending all you have for. It will yield great returns! Search God's Word and find knowledge and understanding so you live faithfully each day.
~Dad
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