This Proverb says, “The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, and before honor comes humility.”
We learn to fear God when we realize that He has the power to punish us for our wrongdoings or sins. So, we strive to avoid punishment by avoiding sin. In the process of trying to avoid sin, we learn how to live properly. We learn how to enact the right choices in our lives. God is instructing us. God’s instruction then produces wisdom in our lives.
The Bible also says that God wants His people to be humble rather than prideful. God wants us to seek Him with humility and sincerity. God wants us to live our lives in obedience to His Word. That is how we demonstrate our love for God. When we do this, God will bless us abundantly. More importantly, God may allow us to be with Him in Heaven for all eternity after we die.
