Pro 28:14 | MHM | STEP | The Blessing of Holy Fear and the Danger of a Hard Heart This section teaches that having a respectful fear of God is a blessing. It also warns that ignoring God and stubbornly refusing to listen leads to trouble. True happiness comes from living carefully and humbly before God. v. 14 : Many people think happiness means never being afraid, but the Bible says, Happy is the man that feareth always . This means being careful not to offend God and having a deep respect for His greatness and authority. A person who is always aware of his own weakness, who is watchful and expects difficulties, will not be surprised when trouble comes. This kind of fear leads to a life of faith and careful living, and such a person is truly blessed. On the other hand, someone who hardens his heart and ignores warnings, making fun of fear and refusing to accept God’s discipline, will fall into trouble. His pride and stubbornness will lead to his own ruin, because he who hardens his heart will fall into mischief .

‏ Proverbs 28:14

The Blessing of Holy Fear and the Danger of a Hard Heart

This section teaches that having a respectful fear of God is a blessing. It also warns that ignoring God and stubbornly refusing to listen leads to trouble. True happiness comes from living carefully and humbly before God.

v. 14: Many people think happiness means never being afraid, but the Bible says, Happy is the man that feareth always. This means being careful not to offend God and having a deep respect for His greatness and authority. A person who is always aware of his own weakness, who is watchful and expects difficulties, will not be surprised when trouble comes. This kind of fear leads to a life of faith and careful living, and such a person is truly blessed. On the other hand, someone who hardens his heart and ignores warnings, making fun of fear and refusing to accept God’s discipline, will fall into trouble. His pride and stubbornness will lead to his own ruin, because he who hardens his heart will fall into mischief .