Understanding the Fear of YHWH

Mishle (Proverbs) 23:17  Do not let your heart envy sinners,
But be in the fear of יהוה all day long;

This was the memory verse for this week in
Bright Lights.  We are entering into our fifth

study in Bright Lights and I tell you today

the girls came alive in this study! 
I don't think it's because it was such

and outstanding study (which it was) but

they have spent every morning this

week seeking, praying, fellowship
with their Heavenly Father and His

Son Yahushua the Messiah.

When spending time in his presents the 

word will come alive and then it 

ignites our hearts for the things

of  Truth...Torah!

The lesson covered:
Invisible Obstacles (or 'fear of man')

How would the fear of YHWH change your life?

Evidences to Watch For
What if People Think I'm Strange
How Do You Fulfill Your "Approval Drive"?

What if Others Dont' Understand?

Several Testimonies of girls within their age range

Study to Kings

Who Pleases Elohim?

This week I'm going to focus on one particular part of the

study, Evidences to Watch For.  This was a

chart that compared the whether or not one

is Fearing man or Elohim. This is just a partial listing of what

was in the chart.

Fearing Man

Will be concerned with your own reputation

Will be self-conscious

Will try to wear the latest fads and brand names in order to 'fit in'

Will not be able to stand alone

Will draw attention to yourself by exaggerating, bragging, talking about yourself, etc

Will dress and act differently according to the group of people you're with

Fearing Elohim

Will be concerned about YHWH reputation

Will remember that you are a representative of YHWH

Will dress and look in a way that pleases YHWH even if you look different that others

Will speak for the edification of others

Will be committed to standing with Messiah for the truth

Will do what is right no matter who you are with

Needless to say this comparison brought

on a thought provoking discussion in which

I was surprised at my girls responses.

They are realizing that they need to stand alone if need be

and that everything about their lives is centered 

around YHWH.

As it should be.