Pro 15:33 | MHM | STEP | The Importance of Fearing God and Being Humble This section teaches that respecting God and being humble are both wise and good for us. When we honor the Lord and accept correction, we grow in wisdom. True humility also prepares us for future honor and respect. v. 33 : The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom (Proverbs 15:33 ). Respect for God is not only the beginning of wisdom, but it also teaches and corrects us. Keeping God in our thoughts helps us make better decisions and avoid mistakes. Religion and faith guide us and help us learn what is right. Before honor is humility (Proverbs 15:33 ). When we are humble, we show respect to others and are ready to be honored by God and people. Jesus said, Whoever humbles himself will be exalted (Matthew 23:12 ). If we want true honor, we must first learn to be humble.

‏ Proverbs 15:33

The Importance of Fearing God and Being Humble

This section teaches that respecting God and being humble are both wise and good for us. When we honor the Lord and accept correction, we grow in wisdom. True humility also prepares us for future honor and respect.

v. 33: The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom(Proverbs 15:33 ^a). Respect for God is not only the beginning of wisdom, but it also teaches and corrects us. Keeping God in our thoughts helps us make better decisions and avoid mistakes. Religion and faith guide us and help us learn what is right. Before honor is humility(Proverbs 15:33 ^b). When we are humble, we show respect to others and are ready to be honored by God and people. Jesus said, Whoever humbles himself will be exalted(Matthew 23:12 ^c). If we want true honor, we must first learn to be humble.