Please consider re-reading. A reverential fear of the Lord is very much Biblical... "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding." Proverbs 9:10 "And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." Matthew 10:28 Just to cite one example from both Old & New Testament, though there are several more.
@Ashh9 why would you feel that you have the right and the authority and the wisdom to directly contradict what scripture says in multiple places that God wants show me one place in scripture where we are told that God does not want us to fear him. You need to be very, very careful about trying to bend scripture to fit what makes you comfortable and what you want it to say.
@@TackRoomBibleTalkScripture is written by MEN! You actually think that's the word of god? no wonder you european settlers still live with fear and hate in your heart. We understand creator to be in everything and feminine. You WYTE men would do well to learn from our NATIVE ways. You still have so much evolving to do. You're on our land!
Fearing God is a deep reverence and respect for God. The fear of God is respecting Him, obeying Him, submitting to His discipline, and worshiping Him in awe.
@@DecarloThorntonNo brother! It’s more cowardly to know the truth and be scared to submit to the creator. Don’t let people of the world take you off the path Of Jesus Christ ✝️
I hate my sins so much! There's sins that i keep committing over and over, and i hate it. My flesh is weak, but i won't give up on turning from those sins. I've been praying for strength and forgiveness and deliverance. Please pray for me 😢
Turning from sin to conquer our flesh is not Biblically sound doctrine. Even the thought of foolishness is sin ‘Proverbs 24:9. Believing the Gospel found in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 is sound doctrine.
The fact that you are penitent is the right path, if you didn't care then I'd start to worry. We will sin till the day we die, talk to our Lord he will guide you, you need to walk up the mountain, not sprint.
Galatians 5:16 "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." Believe that the Lord can AND will deliver you out of your struggles. Mark 11:24 "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." It will be done in accordance for His will for you.
Much love from South Africa, you are doing alot for me and calming me down I've been through the worst year of my life till this point and I'm hanging on by a thread and your videos have been so calming and helping, thank you sir
The second wisest man the world has ever known said : "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man." ~ Ecclesiastes 12:13
Weeping before God shows me that I'm in his good faith and that I'm building my faith in him. If I go too long without it, I know I need to realign myself. I'm born-again only about 2 and a half months, so maybe this will change over time. But at this point, my humbleness, fear, and love for God bring me to my knees in tears. God bless us all, and Dwayne, thank the Lord for using you as his conduit to help us along his path in faith.
Well I think that’s the best sermon I’ve ever heard from a man that ain’t a ordained minister, that should be an eye opener to anyone in the supposed church, I agree with you because my studies of the Bible I read a lot about the fear of the Lord but can’t recall ever hearing a sermon on it in the church except maybe on RUclips from John MacArthurs church but that’s in California and I’m in western Illinois out in the cornfields and I’ve been to many surrounding churches and no fear of God sermon ever! Brother everything you said is Bible truth.
For many years I was a Christian, but found myself beyond victory over my sins that I kept on going back to. But all that changed when I became serious, and started reading my Bible every day. I set apart the first of my day to be with God in prayer, and the reading of his word. Before I dedicated myself to that, I really did not like reading very often, sometimes I would read a book, but then I would go a long time without doing so. I don't read very fast, so it takes me a long time to absorb what I read and that might be a reason why I was always hesitant. But after reading the Bible through in a year, and then many times more now through the New Testament, Proverbs, and Psalms. I have noticed a leap in spiritual growth within me and a greater cognizance of the presence of God, also greater faith. I know firsthand God's faithfulness, and I can see how Jesus has always been there in my life chasing after me. Thanks for the lesson on the fear of God. That has always been a confusing thing to get my head around because most people don't even know what that means entirely. Have you ever read The Cost of Discipleship, by Dietrich Bonhoeffer?
Thank you for this profound message.Even as a Christian trying to walk in victory today, we get sidetracked easily at times! I can't thank you enough for steering me back on course!
Thank you Dewayne. I’m female from Uk and you really speak to me in the way I need it. Started with horse channel (no horses 😂) but I’m here because of Christ having found me irrespective. Don’t stop doing this. In the pure way you do.
I also started with the horses channel,. Just soaking up life advice. And i just could sense there was something special about Uncle. I could tell he had the fear of God even without him preaching. So, it was not too much of a surprise to me when he started a Christian channel. Nice to meet you
I agree with all that you are speaking on. When we are not held accountable for our actions as a child or as an adult how can there be any fear of the consequences. I love my father because there was a degree of fear of letting him down or ever disappointing him because I loved him that much. The I feel for him goes without saying. He was my life, dad, best friend, protector, counselor, teacher. I promised him that I would take care of him past his last breathe. I cleaned him up and said our good byes our way. I love God. Amen
Praise God ❤️ Thank you brother for sharing your thoughts and experience, Love from Waterford city Ireland. God bless you all abundantly in Jesus name Amen 🙏
I have lived my entire life like this man is outlining here. Never thought I'd ever meet anybody or hear of anybody like this. I realize I've always been in big cities ever since I left home, hopefully making an example. You can take the boy out of the country but you can't take the country out of the boy. In Jesus name amen.
Amen brother. Not only does the fear of God keep me searching for His pleasure, it's my absolute love for the Lord that keeps me from sinning, because its an offense to the one I love the most.
Excellent message and just what I needed for today. A healthy fear and respect for God is what’s missing in the modern apostate church and in my own life. Thank you Dewayne.
I am starting to believe that GOD will have mercy on whom HE will have mercy, and HE will have compassion on whom HE will have compassion. Faith is a gift from GOD that perhaps he FORKNEW. I have approached this from every scriptural way I know. I have hid HIS WORD in my heart that I might not sin against HIM. But I still sin against HIM. I DO NOT fear GOD. I will admit it, in hopes that confessing my sin will help me to "come into the light" that it might be seen that what I have done, has been done through GOD. I sincerely LONG for having what you are talking about. I have PRAYED at length that GOD would fill me with HIS fear. I'm don't want to put this back on GOD, but I have before. I'm just too crafty or subtle or devious in my mind to accept this simple truth, and I've been at it for 24 years with many, many godly people praying for me over the years. I believe GOD knows I want relationship with HIM through the person of JESUS, but I have FAILED, and I continue to fail. Bless you all.
Brother, I want you to know from the heart, I've watched only 2 of your videos and I haven't heard as much "truth" spoken in a little over an hours time, as I have in the last probably 20 years of sermons !! God Bless you Brother !! I'm new to your page and there's no doubt God lead me to the one where you're sittin on the porch of your place in KY smoking a cigar and sounding the trumpet of the Watchman !! I'm a Deacon of a small Baptist Church way out in the country down in Wayne County TN. We just had our preacher walk away from us and believe me, hurt abounds !! But by listening to a couple of your videos I've come to realize that doesn't even matter. The Lords work is continuing right on !! We've all gotta look at ourselves and what we're doing to reach the lost, what we're doing to help our neighbors, widows, orphans. And most importantly we gotta ask ourselves, Do WE really FEAR the LORD ??? May God Bless you Brother and I'd like to share some of your "Fear of the Lord" conversation with your permission to the folks that are left @ our little Church. I'm @ work but gonna go home tonight and listen to some more of your videos. Praise God and keep working for HIS Kingdom !! Love ya Brother and may God continue to Bless you !!
I’m sorry to hear about the difficulties that you and your church have gone through recently. I’m afraid it is all two common these days. I commend you on your faithfulness and continuing to do the work despite what those around you are doing. You have my full permission to use any video of mine that you want to. You’re welcome to use the content message, or you’re welcome to actually play the video for folks if you want. I don’t copyright anything for this very reason.
We left our assembly a year and a half ago, much for the same reasons you gave. Didn't leave with hard feelings or arguments, just felt like we needed to get out. We have started meeting in our home with another couple and our children and it has been good to have the fellowship and worship together again. I absolutely agree that there is little to zero repentance on churches today. I've even heard it said by people in church that if you repent after you're saved, you are relying on works to save you. A healthy fear of God leads us to repentance. A healthy fear of His judgement and knowing we will stand in front of Him someday and give an account of our life will cause us to want to clean up our lives and get the junk out. Thanks again for sharing this!
Self righteousness can and will lead to not having the fear of God, that's what I experienced along with no wholehearted repentance or tears ,to my own shame ive been very unwise but not anymore praise be to God alone. ( I would strongly recommend listening to this message more than once. ) Glory to God.
Every day I pray to God that I do not live today in self-delusion or ignorance of His will and expectations. One pragmatic concept I use to keep myself from becoming a prideful "know it all" is the concept of the Dunning Kruger Effect, where you're so prideful in your own intelligence that you ignore all critique and wander in a horrifying state of unrepentant ignorance. God has been absurdly kind in putting up with my decade of hedonistic atheism. There is nothing that terrifies me than losing the faith or favor that Jesus Christ gifted me with. Me and the woman I love are seeking a church that respects God and His word as sacred ends. Everything you've spoken about is absolutely true to a point where both of us pray before we take any step inside and outside our homes.
Great message! The fear of God is truly missing in much of the Modern American Church. I've certainly been one. Thank you for sharing. We become what/who we behold. If we fear the sin, that is what we behold. But if we fear God. Then that is what we Behold. Ley us keep our eyes on Jesus. :)
John 16:33 ~ I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
My father taught me a long time ago regarding sin and pride that were more deep and inward outward " if we fear God we wouldn't worship an earthly country more than his heavenly kingdom and country and exchange it for any country - USA or any country . The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Amen .Thank you .
I enjoy your thoughts and really appreciate what you're doing. Thank you for sharing, you're a great source of inspiration and wisdom. If I could ride the trail with you I certainly would.
Nobody naturally drifts closer to God. Don't be glad that you have power over sin and the devil, but rather be glad and rejoice that your name is written in the Book of Life.
Man this hits home. All these motivational books these days are self serving, thank God for the Bible for being our ultimate source of wisdom! Thanks for reminding us the awesomeness of biblical manhood because it is truly a beautiful thing when a man is strong and leads. Great reminder to chew on!
I love this! Thanks for sharing. The fear of the lord is the secret to your prayer life, the secret to your financial stability, the secret to the wellness of your mind, and it’s the secret to a happy marriage, and I could go on and on. Nothing is more important in life than fearing the Lord. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man! People do not keep his commandments, because they do not fear God. My whole life changed when I started fearing the Lord, obeying his commandments and reading my bible daily. I'm truly blessed now because of it. ❤
After listening to this talk, the verse that kept running through my mind all week was 1 John 4:18 "There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love." This is one of those situations where understanding the context and meanings of words is so important as we study the Bible. In this case, it's important that we don't mix up the fear of God with being afraid of God. After all, if God is perfect love and perfect live casts out ALL fear, then it would stand to reason that if God's love is in us, we shouldn't fear Him. But considering that fearing God and living in His love are both clear imperatives for a Christian, in order for both of those commands to be reconciled, we should definitely look to see if we might be misunderstanding what one of the terms means rather than assume the Bible is contradictory. In my study, I came across Matthew Henry's commentary on 1 John 4:14-21. In it he says: "We must distinguish between the fear of God and being afraid of him; the fear of God imports high regard and veneration for God. Obedience and good works, done from the principle of love, are not like the servile toil of one who unwillingly labours from dread of a master’s anger. They are like that of a dutiful child, who does services to a beloved father, which benefit his brethren, and are done willingly. It is a sign that our love is far from perfect, when our doubts, fears, and apprehensions of God, are many. Let heaven and earth stand amazed at his love. He sent his word to invite sinners to partake of this great salvation. Let them take the comfort of the happy change wrought in them, while they give him the glory. The love of God in Christ, in the hearts of Christians from the Spirit of adoption, is the great proof of conversion." Often terms like "the fear of God" or "the wrath of God" come with our own modern interpretations of the meanings that are based on our own personal and current contexts (usually negative). As a result, I know there have been times where I personally had difficulty reconciling the idea that God truly IS love. But the beauty of the fact that God IS love is that when we are filled with His Spirit of love, we don't have to fear Him by being afraid of Him, but instead, we are blessed with the opportunity to fear Him, by living in constant awe, wonder, and amazement of His goodness, beauty and love!
I agree wholeheartedly. I find in my own life, desperately far as I still may be, that I am closest to the spirit of Christ when I am living from God's love and grace rather than living from a place of trying to please Him through a spirit of fear. And I have seen and heard the testimonies of others that have experienced the same thing, even overcoming sins and temptations that were very long battled with; not by piling on fear, but by a revelation of God's love. I truly believe that the greatest tools we have for overcoming sin are the love and grace of God when they are invited into our hearts to fill up the empty places where our sins abide. Being afraid of God and trying to white-knuckle our way through sin will always be the inferior way because it does not get to the heart or the root of things. It is like continuously swatting hornets instead of finding the nest and destroying it. I think a lot of this is the difference between the mentality of being a slave and the mentality of being a son like is said in the commentary you quoted. And, we know from Romans 8:15: "For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father", that we are not slaves, but sons of God our Father who has not given us a spirit of fear. Thank you for the encouraging word. Much love brother and God bless.
During covid I read the 1689 Westminster Confessional which was written by men who could have been put to death for writing it. Let that sink in. It defines and explains God’s bible in the clearest way man could explain at the time. Remember in 1689 the KJV had not been out long and people were just learning what God had said in the bible. What I drew from this book was how magnificent, holy, righteous and powerful our God is! How much He is utterly worthy of our worship and yes fear. He actually became GOD sized to me and with this revelation I realized how our modern church is all consumed with HOW TO and WHAT TO and has completely missed WHO TO and WHY TO. I am also adrift without a church building, but not without my God or faith as I wait for “wise” worshipers. I know others are out there because I see videos like this and I think, this is God willowing us. I need to be patient, God is MAGNIFICENT and I am waiting on HIM. Dwayne these videos are very helpful. Thank you
D’Wayne, I fear God and I am battling with the cravings of the flesh. My biggest issue is getting to know people, and I pray about it everyday. My past hasn’t presented me with very great influences and I am afraid of being that bad influence for my fellow Christian brother’s / sister’s. After highschool I used to smoke weed every single day, a habbit that I have realised ruined my life. I have no self control over the cravings of the flesh, but I am rounding the corner of being a month sober. My faith in Christ and fear of God is the only thing keeping me from breaking, as well as your video’s. Although I have such a strong feeling that I need to connect with my church leaders more, and confess my sins, this fear of getting to know people haunts me everyday.
Good on you for your month of sobriety from weed. I was also a daily all day smoker for 10 plus years but the Lord helped me get away from it. It gets much easier believe me. Be careful of getting to know people, a lot of people in church buildings are wolves in sheep's clothing. Christ often wants us in isolation. I learn more from people like Dewayne and others online than I ever could from a church building.
Hey I used to be a stoner for years and recently fell back into the habit and weed is the number one reason you struggle with the flesh, especially sexual immorality and I realized that because I also kept falling back into this struggle with my sin As long as you realize that you don't lose your salvation everytime you sin, but also that you are sowing death into your life. You need to let go of the selfish desires of your heart and seek the will of God and ask for a pure heart.
Keep it up. The closer your relationship is with God the less sin is a factor. We are all sinful but I find the more I pray and keep in open communication the less I want or feel like sinning. 1st month is the hardest when quitting; after the 3rd month only problems make you want to return to that lifestyle
You sinners stop looking at your vanity you are enchanting the worship of self-harm by idolatry of the self in iniquity. Shame shame I know your name. 😊
Hey DeWayne, I've had many people argue that to fear God just means to being in awe of him. I tell them they can have awe by seeing Mount Rushmore. But Jesus spoke about fearing God in context of don't forget who can drop you into hell. That's the one you should fear.
Thank you Dwayne, Well said; Matthew 10:28 KJV "And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." I share your concern for assemblies which are led by individuals who are more terrified to face the displeasure of man than the displeasure of God. I believe that “Therein lies the problem”. One cannot fear a God whom he cannot see if his heart has been captured by the "fear of man" whom he can see. Galatians 1:10 KJV "For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ". For the church to live in the actual fear of God it will first need to find deliverance from the fear of man. Proverbs 29:25 KJV "The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe". May God grant "me" the grace day by day to live true to my own exhortation for herein have I failed and repented with Godly sorrow many times. To overcome I shall keep my eyes on Jesus and not man. Thank you!
For some of us we didn’t have an earthly father and it’s not about fear for me it’s ignorance there was no one there to teach me thank you for your kind words always
I’ve studied Marcus Arelious teaching myself how to be a father a man a better person wisdom of the ages I can’t read but there’s plenty of videos right here on the Skagit I’m self-taught forced to be God’s will is his own
I think your 100 percent right, no fear, most people only look at one character of GOD that’s love, so most people think they can act anyway they want, no fear. Also people put their trust in others and not what God said about things. Dewayne probably won’t see this, but I have really enjoy your teaching on this new platform.
So much love from a young Italian guy for this channel. I come here after watching some of your videos on Dry Creek Wrangler School and this channel just like the other one is a breath of fresh air in a world that is increasingly dirty and corrupt. Dwayne without knowing it you are helping me get through a difficult period in my life and you are making me rediscover faith after years of doubts and unhealthy atheist friendships. God bless you and the genuine American spirit that I have been looking for for a long time
I Can attest to the earthly father affecting the relationship with God. My father was schizofrenic and my relationship with God I dont think has ever been well. Turning 40 next year and it is a huge sorrow for me. But I want to deeply live like What Dwayne is saying here. Please pray for me.
Praying for you. God tells us that He will grant our heart's desire (Psalm 20:4 and Psalm 37:4). Hang in there, and pray for me, that i read the Bible in a year. Godspeed!
Thank you Dwayne, I needed to hear this! I'm a long time viewer, drinker of wrangler coffee. I'm a retired police officer, broken down cowboy. I suffer from severe ptsd and your videos help me so much! Thank you so much God bless you and your family
Thank you again for bringing us your intimate knowledge of scripture for us men hungry for righteous living. You're a true blessing for us men that don't have a real spirit of strength. God knew what he was doing. Thank you God
A much needed and "key" message that's needed to "know" God. As someone already commented, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom". Thank you.
Thank you sir, fear is such a misunderstood term these days, and your reminder is absolutely needed! Some of us can't weep anymore because it hurts too much but that don't mean we don't need too
After I Listened to the message all the way through, I had to pray and ask the LORD to forgive me, and help me to fear Him, help me to seek Him and His Holiness. I am thankful For this message you shared. I needed it.
Fear of repercussions has saved my life numerous times. I have even been extremely high on psychedelic drugs and was concerned about the repercussions enough to do the right thing.
The book "The Joy of Fearing God", written by Jerry Bridges, delves into what the "fear of God" is. Our God is a DELIGHTFUL God, and HIS joy strengthens us, as it is written in Nehemiah 8:10, "the joy of the Lord is our strength". We fear the Lord, yes, as He rejoices over us with singing, as written in Zephaniah 3:17......i did not have a sane natural father, nor a sane foster father. It had become a repugnant thing to even consider a "father" in my life, at all. It wasn't until God Himself showed me what a "father" actually means, that i finally understood that a "father" is NOT someone a small child should be terrified of, and to "hide" from. God revealed His Father-heart to me, and i learned that i could crawl up into His lap, cuddle under His wing (Psalm 91:4) and find refuge, comfort, peace, and rest with Him. He also taught me what it means to "fear" Him. God, my heavenly Father delighted in me. i learned to delight in Him. The "fear" is most balanced and joyful in a heart that is "humble" aka, "child-like". The fear of the Lord is intermingled with "adoration" for Him, similar to a small child who adores a father who loves them unconditionally. This is a wunnerful study. Thank you.
I found your main channel and enjoyed the heart to heart talks. Can’t lie and say I care too much about horses. But this is by far the best channel RUclips has to offer me. Thank you for doing it. Praise be to God
My parents disciplined us. But there was a difference in the way each one did it. At that time parents used a swat on the backside. My daddy did. My dad was a hard working man that took his family responsibilities seriously. But what I remember most were the "talks" when I did something I shouldn't have. I would look at his tired, weary face and see the disappointment and sadness at what I had done. So I grew up with a fear of disappointing, disrespecting and dishonoring him. I was looking forward to this topic DeWayne. You did not disappoint. Thank you.
Dear sir thank you for your time this day. I have only subscribed shortly now. You are the first person on RUclips that when they say we’re going to read this chapter, that I’ve been almost yelled at in the back of my head, “Andy pause this and go get your Bible out right now.” Thank You God for bring this man to my life. Sir you make so much sense. Simple straightforward common sense that Bible study. Amen Jesus.
Thank you for this… comes right after sin unfortunately but helping me see why I fall into temptation so easily even after “repentance “… if I feared God the way you explained..I’d behave differently. I appreciate you so much . Pray for me.. that I will not just listen to wisdom but obey and apply it to life’s circumstances.
"The answer is not to fear the sin, the answer is to fear God.
The more you fear God, the more the sin will take care of itself."
AMEN
Amen 🙏
Fear is never the move this doesn't make sense. God wouldn't want us to be in a state of fear
Please consider re-reading. A reverential fear of the Lord is very much Biblical...
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding." Proverbs 9:10
"And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." Matthew 10:28
Just to cite one example from both Old & New Testament, though there are several more.
@Ashh9 why would you feel that you have the right and the authority and the wisdom to directly contradict what scripture says in multiple places that God wants show me one place in scripture where we are told that God does not want us to fear him. You need to be very, very careful about trying to bend scripture to fit what makes you comfortable and what you want it to say.
@@TackRoomBibleTalkScripture is written by MEN! You actually think that's the word of god? no wonder you european settlers still live with fear and hate in your heart.
We understand creator to be in everything and feminine.
You WYTE men would do well to learn from our NATIVE ways.
You still have so much evolving to do.
You're on our land!
I have fallen short in that area asking God's forgiveness. 🙏🏼❤️🕊️
Fearing God is a deep reverence and respect for God. The fear of God is respecting Him, obeying Him, submitting to His discipline, and worshiping Him in awe.
Does it make you a coward?
No. @@DecarloThornton
@@DecarloThorntonNo brother! It’s more cowardly to know the truth and be scared to submit to the creator. Don’t let people of the world take you off the path Of Jesus Christ ✝️
@@DecarloThornton who told you that? Not at all friend. It makes you understand that your creator is over your life and you live accordingly
It's also real fear and not just great respect.
"The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom."
Thank you my friend
How is it the beginning of the wisdom? Can you please explain ?
@@Reprevedthe video explains the quote perfectly
@@Repreved because according to God's infinite wisdom, this verse He Gave us, so it must be true
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This man is divinely inspired. Thank you Lord for sending me to him. Thank you Sir. Life changed.
I agree. Glory be to God. I accidentally found him. ONLY GOD!! 🙏
I hate my sins so much! There's sins that i keep committing over and over, and i hate it. My flesh is weak, but i won't give up on turning from those sins. I've been praying for strength and forgiveness and deliverance. Please pray for me 😢
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Turning from sin to conquer our flesh is not Biblically sound doctrine.
Even the thought of foolishness is sin ‘Proverbs 24:9.
Believing the Gospel found in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 is sound doctrine.
The fact that you are penitent is the right path, if you didn't care then I'd start to worry. We will sin till the day we die, talk to our Lord he will guide you, you need to walk up the mountain, not sprint.
Galatians 5:16
"But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh."
Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."
Believe that the Lord can AND will deliver you out of your struggles.
Mark 11:24
"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."
It will be done in accordance for His will for you.
Always look to Jesus. Where we stare,we steer.
Very good saying ✝️.
Look not to the right, nor to the left. Instruction given to Joshua
Much love from South Africa, you are doing alot for me and calming me down I've been through the worst year of my life till this point and I'm hanging on by a thread and your videos have been so calming and helping, thank you sir
Take care of yourself. Bless you ❤
Hold on my friend, I been through dark vally also. But hold on to God, there is light up ahead. God bless you..
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Hold on my brother in Christ, ye shall weather the storm, hold on, and keep taking steps forward no matter how small.
The second wisest man the world has ever known said :
"Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man." ~ Ecclesiastes 12:13
Why do you say second wisest?
@@youraverageplayer1 the wisest is Jesus, fully man, fully God.
Sad end for such a super-wise man as King Solomon; scares me!
Fear the LORD Jesus Christ only, and trust only in him.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom!
Weeping before God shows me that I'm in his good faith and that I'm building my faith in him. If I go too long without it, I know I need to realign myself. I'm born-again only about 2 and a half months, so maybe this will change over time. But at this point, my humbleness, fear, and love for God bring me to my knees in tears. God bless us all, and Dwayne, thank the Lord for using you as his conduit to help us along his path in faith.
Well I think that’s the best sermon I’ve ever heard from a man that ain’t a ordained minister, that should be an eye opener to anyone in the supposed church, I agree with you because my studies of the Bible I read a lot about the fear of the Lord but can’t recall ever hearing a sermon on it in the church except maybe on RUclips from John MacArthurs church but that’s in California and I’m in western Illinois out in the cornfields and I’ve been to many surrounding churches and no fear of God sermon ever! Brother everything you said is Bible truth.
Gods timing is everything! Thank you Jesus!...
For many years I was a Christian, but found myself beyond victory over my sins that I kept on going back to. But all that changed when I became serious, and started reading my Bible every day. I set apart the first of my day to be with God in prayer, and the reading of his word. Before I dedicated myself to that, I really did not like reading very often, sometimes I would read a book, but then I would go a long time without doing so. I don't read very fast, so it takes me a long time to absorb what I read and that might be a reason why I was always hesitant. But after reading the Bible through in a year, and then many times more now through the New Testament, Proverbs, and Psalms. I have noticed a leap in spiritual growth within me and a greater cognizance of the presence of God, also greater faith. I know firsthand God's faithfulness, and I can see how Jesus has always been there in my life chasing after me. Thanks for the lesson on the fear of God. That has always been a confusing thing to get my head around because most people don't even know what that means entirely. Have you ever read The Cost of Discipleship, by Dietrich Bonhoeffer?
Thank you for this profound message.Even as a Christian trying to walk in victory today,
we get sidetracked easily at
times! I can't thank you enough
for steering me back on course!
Thank you Dewayne. I’m female from Uk and you really speak to me in the way I need it. Started with horse channel (no horses 😂) but I’m here because of Christ having found me irrespective. Don’t stop doing this. In the pure way you do.
I also started with the horses channel,. Just soaking up life advice. And i just could sense there was something special about Uncle. I could tell he had the fear of God even without him preaching. So, it was not too much of a surprise to me when he started a Christian channel. Nice to meet you
Jesus Christ is The Lord. Bless you all
I agree with all that you are speaking on. When we are not held accountable for our actions as a child or as an adult how can there be any fear of the consequences. I love my father because there was a degree of fear of letting him down or ever disappointing him because I loved him that much. The I feel for him goes without saying. He was my life, dad, best friend, protector, counselor, teacher. I promised him that I would take care of him past his last breathe. I cleaned him up and said our good byes our way. I love God. Amen
Hebrews 10:31
For it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Amen.
Good verse to ponder on.
I FEAR GOD
period.
Thank you Lord and thank you for this word through Dwayne.
Praise God ❤️ Thank you brother for sharing your thoughts and experience, Love from Waterford city Ireland. God bless you all abundantly in Jesus name Amen 🙏
I love this Bible talk channel. Thank you.
Holding God in the highest of reverence is not done this day & age.
That was a beautiful, Godly msg sir. Thank u for obeying God&helping others in his name ❤️
Dwayne, you are a rare soul. A gem. Always a powerfully deep message
“Because people are nasty”. Helps you said this. I say it. I see it. Love your presence. Love that you share your knowledge and wisdom. Thank you
Please pray for my mental and spiritual situation to come back fully to God
done.
I have lived my entire life like this man is outlining here. Never thought I'd ever meet anybody or hear of anybody like this. I realize I've always been in big cities ever since I left home, hopefully making an example. You can take the boy out of the country but you can't take the country out of the boy. In Jesus name amen.
The bit you said about focusing on God was some of the best advice I've ever heard. And the example you told, too. Thank you, and God bless you!
GOD bless the reading and hearing of His Holy Word. Thankful for you Brother. GOD bless you.
Thank you so much for these talks, you’re a blessing.
I am in agreement! 👌
Solid word brother! Continued blessings!
Amen brother. Not only does the fear of God keep me searching for His pleasure, it's my absolute love for the Lord that keeps me from sinning, because its an offense to the one I love the most.
Thank you for your words you have helped me to be able to stand in my fear and in my rejoice.❤
Excellent message and just what I needed for today. A healthy fear and respect for God is what’s missing in the modern apostate church and in my own life. Thank you Dewayne.
I am starting to believe that GOD will have mercy on whom HE will have mercy, and HE will have compassion on whom HE will have compassion. Faith is a gift from GOD that perhaps he FORKNEW. I have approached this from every scriptural way I know. I have hid HIS WORD in my heart that I might not sin against HIM. But I still sin against HIM. I DO NOT fear GOD. I will admit it, in hopes that confessing my sin will help me to "come into the light" that it might be seen that what I have done, has been done through GOD. I sincerely LONG for having what you are talking about. I have PRAYED at length that GOD would fill me with HIS fear. I'm don't want to put this back on GOD, but I have before. I'm just too crafty or subtle or devious in my mind to accept this simple truth, and I've been at it for 24 years with many, many godly people praying for me over the years. I believe GOD knows I want relationship with HIM through the person of JESUS, but I have FAILED, and I continue to fail. Bless you all.
Understand concept. Agree thank u ❤. Love The Bible. B Blessed.
Brother, I want you to know from the heart, I've watched only 2 of your videos and I haven't heard as much "truth" spoken in a little over an hours time, as I have in the last probably 20 years of sermons !! God Bless you Brother !! I'm new to your page and there's no doubt God lead me to the one where you're sittin on the porch of your place in KY smoking a cigar and sounding the trumpet of the Watchman !! I'm a Deacon of a small Baptist Church way out in the country down in Wayne County TN. We just had our preacher walk away from us and believe me, hurt abounds !! But by listening to a couple of your videos I've come to realize that doesn't even matter. The Lords work is continuing right on !! We've all gotta look at ourselves and what we're doing to reach the lost, what we're doing to help our neighbors, widows, orphans. And most importantly we gotta ask ourselves, Do WE really FEAR the LORD ??? May God Bless you Brother and I'd like to share some of your "Fear of the Lord" conversation with your permission to the folks that are left @ our little Church. I'm @ work but gonna go home tonight and listen to some more of your videos. Praise God and keep working for HIS Kingdom !! Love ya Brother and may God continue to Bless you !!
I’m sorry to hear about the difficulties that you and your church have gone through recently. I’m afraid it is all two common these days. I commend you on your faithfulness and continuing to do the work despite what those around you are doing. You have my full permission to use any video of mine that you want to. You’re welcome to use the content message, or you’re welcome to actually play the video for folks if you want. I don’t copyright anything for this very reason.
@, thank you my Brother and May God continue to Bless you and yours !! ♥️🙏🏻
We left our assembly a year and a half ago, much for the same reasons you gave. Didn't leave with hard feelings or arguments, just felt like we needed to get out. We have started meeting in our home with another couple and our children and it has been good to have the fellowship and worship together again. I absolutely agree that there is little to zero repentance on churches today. I've even heard it said by people in church that if you repent after you're saved, you are relying on works to save you. A healthy fear of God leads us to repentance. A healthy fear of His judgement and knowing we will stand in front of Him someday and give an account of our life will cause us to want to clean up our lives and get the junk out. Thanks again for sharing this!
Self righteousness can and will lead to not having the fear of God, that's what I experienced along with no wholehearted repentance or tears ,to my own shame ive been very unwise but not anymore praise be to God alone. ( I would strongly recommend listening to this message more than once. )
Glory to God.
THANK YOU Very well said.
A true man of God. Follows God not his woman, because he goes before God to bring the forth the word of God.
Every day I pray to God that I do not live today in self-delusion or ignorance of His will and expectations.
One pragmatic concept I use to keep myself from becoming a prideful "know it all" is the concept of the Dunning Kruger Effect, where you're so prideful in your own intelligence that you ignore all critique and wander in a horrifying state of unrepentant ignorance.
God has been absurdly kind in putting up with my decade of hedonistic atheism.
There is nothing that terrifies me than losing the faith or favor that Jesus Christ gifted me with.
Me and the woman I love are seeking a church that respects God and His word as sacred ends.
Everything you've spoken about is absolutely true to a point where both of us pray before we take any step inside and outside our homes.
Great message! The fear of God is truly missing in much of the Modern American Church. I've certainly been one. Thank you for sharing. We become what/who we behold. If we fear the sin, that is what we behold. But if we fear God. Then that is what we Behold. Ley us keep our eyes on Jesus. :)
John 16:33 ~ I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Amen Amen .Love you Brother
My father taught me a long time ago regarding sin and pride that were more deep and inward outward " if we fear God we wouldn't worship an earthly country more than his heavenly kingdom and country and exchange it for any country - USA or any country . The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Amen .Thank you .
Very true.Thank you so much.
You are spot on with that Dewayne about how to handle the attraction of Gods beauty in a woman!!
I am so blessed that I have found your page
Amen🙏 Thank you for sharing your message 👍
I enjoy your thoughts and really appreciate what you're doing. Thank you for sharing, you're a great source of inspiration and wisdom. If I could ride the trail with you I certainly would.
Nobody naturally drifts closer to God. Don't be glad that you have power over sin and the devil, but rather be glad and rejoice that your name is written in the Book of Life.
Very well said.
You were speaking directly to me brother. God bless you and stay faithful.
Amen thank you
Man this hits home. All these motivational books these days are self serving, thank God for the Bible for being our ultimate source of wisdom! Thanks for reminding us the awesomeness of biblical manhood because it is truly a beautiful thing when a man is strong and leads. Great reminder to chew on!
Another good man to listen to is Fr. Josiah Trenham, even if you are not Orthodox he has great messages for men.
Amen my Brother God Bless you and yours
I love this! Thanks for sharing. The fear of the lord is the secret to your prayer life, the secret to your financial stability, the secret to the wellness of your mind, and it’s the secret to a happy marriage, and I could go on and on. Nothing is more important in life than fearing the Lord. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man! People do not keep his commandments, because they do not fear God. My whole life changed when I started fearing the Lord, obeying his commandments and reading my bible daily. I'm truly blessed now because of it. ❤
After listening to this talk, the verse that kept running through my mind all week was 1 John 4:18 "There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love."
This is one of those situations where understanding the context and meanings of words is so important as we study the Bible. In this case, it's important that we don't mix up the fear of God with being afraid of God. After all, if God is perfect love and perfect live casts out ALL fear, then it would stand to reason that if God's love is in us, we shouldn't fear Him. But considering that fearing God and living in His love are both clear imperatives for a Christian, in order for both of those commands to be reconciled, we should definitely look to see if we might be misunderstanding what one of the terms means rather than assume the Bible is contradictory.
In my study, I came across Matthew Henry's commentary on 1 John 4:14-21. In it he says:
"We must distinguish between the fear of God and being afraid of him; the fear of God imports high regard and veneration for God. Obedience and good works, done from the principle of love, are not like the servile toil of one who unwillingly labours from dread of a master’s anger. They are like that of a dutiful child, who does services to a beloved father, which benefit his brethren, and are done willingly. It is a sign that our love is far from perfect, when our doubts, fears, and apprehensions of God, are many. Let heaven and earth stand amazed at his love. He sent his word to invite sinners to partake of this great salvation. Let them take the comfort of the happy change wrought in them, while they give him the glory. The love of God in Christ, in the hearts of Christians from the Spirit of adoption, is the great proof of conversion."
Often terms like "the fear of God" or "the wrath of God" come with our own modern interpretations of the meanings that are based on our own personal and current contexts (usually negative). As a result, I know there have been times where I personally had difficulty reconciling the idea that God truly IS love. But the beauty of the fact that God IS love is that when we are filled with His Spirit of love, we don't have to fear Him by being afraid of Him, but instead, we are blessed with the opportunity to fear Him, by living in constant awe, wonder, and amazement of His goodness, beauty and love!
I agree wholeheartedly. I find in my own life, desperately far as I still may be, that I am closest to the spirit of Christ when I am living from God's love and grace rather than living from a place of trying to please Him through a spirit of fear. And I have seen and heard the testimonies of others that have experienced the same thing, even overcoming sins and temptations that were very long battled with; not by piling on fear, but by a revelation of God's love. I truly believe that the greatest tools we have for overcoming sin are the love and grace of God when they are invited into our hearts to fill up the empty places where our sins abide. Being afraid of God and trying to white-knuckle our way through sin will always be the inferior way because it does not get to the heart or the root of things. It is like continuously swatting hornets instead of finding the nest and destroying it.
I think a lot of this is the difference between the mentality of being a slave and the mentality of being a son like is said in the commentary you quoted. And, we know from Romans 8:15: "For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father", that we are not slaves, but sons of God our Father who has not given us a spirit of fear.
Thank you for the encouraging word. Much love brother and God bless.
During covid I read the 1689 Westminster Confessional which was written by men who could have been put to death for writing it. Let that sink in. It defines and explains God’s bible in the clearest way man could explain at the time. Remember in 1689 the KJV had not been out long and people were just learning what God had said in the bible. What I drew from this book was how magnificent, holy, righteous and powerful our God is! How much He is utterly worthy of our worship and yes fear. He actually became GOD sized to me and with this revelation I realized how our modern church is all consumed with HOW TO and WHAT TO and has completely missed WHO TO and WHY TO. I am also adrift without a church building, but not without my God or faith as I wait for “wise” worshipers. I know others are out there because I see videos like this and I think, this is God willowing us. I need to be patient, God is MAGNIFICENT and I am waiting on HIM. Dwayne these videos are very helpful. Thank you
D’Wayne, I fear God and I am battling with the cravings of the flesh. My biggest issue is getting to know people, and I pray about it everyday. My past hasn’t presented me with very great influences and I am afraid of being that bad influence for my fellow Christian brother’s / sister’s. After highschool I used to smoke weed every single day, a habbit that I have realised ruined my life. I have no self control over the cravings of the flesh, but I am rounding the corner of being a month sober. My faith in Christ and fear of God is the only thing keeping me from breaking, as well as your video’s. Although I have such a strong feeling that I need to connect with my church leaders more, and confess my sins, this fear of getting to know people haunts me everyday.
Good on you for your month of sobriety from weed. I was also a daily all day smoker for 10 plus years but the Lord helped me get away from it. It gets much easier believe me. Be careful of getting to know people, a lot of people in church buildings are wolves in sheep's clothing. Christ often wants us in isolation. I learn more from people like Dewayne and others online than I ever could from a church building.
Hey I used to be a stoner for years and recently fell back into the habit and weed is the number one reason you struggle with the flesh, especially sexual immorality and I realized that because I also kept falling back into this struggle with my sin
As long as you realize that you don't lose your salvation everytime you sin, but also that you are sowing death into your life. You need to let go of the selfish desires of your heart and seek the will of God and ask for a pure heart.
Keep it up. The closer your relationship is with God the less sin is a factor. We are all sinful but I find the more I pray and keep in open communication the less I want or feel like sinning. 1st month is the hardest when quitting; after the 3rd month only problems make you want to return to that lifestyle
You sinners stop looking at your vanity you are enchanting the worship of self-harm by idolatry of the self in iniquity. Shame shame I know your name. 😊
Great Message! Thank you for sharing! God Bless you and your Family!❤️🐑✝️
Hey DeWayne,
I've had many people argue that to fear God just means to being in awe of him.
I tell them they can have awe by seeing Mount Rushmore. But Jesus spoke about fearing God in context of don't forget who can drop you into hell. That's the one you should fear.
Fantastica answer, praise God!
Thank you Dwayne, Well said; Matthew 10:28 KJV "And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." I share your concern for assemblies which are led by individuals who are more terrified to face the displeasure of man than the displeasure of God. I believe that “Therein lies the problem”. One cannot fear a God whom he cannot see if his heart has been captured by the "fear of man" whom he can see. Galatians 1:10 KJV "For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ". For the church to live in the actual fear of God it will first need to find deliverance from the fear of man. Proverbs 29:25 KJV "The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe". May God grant "me" the grace day by day to live true to my own exhortation for herein have I failed and repented with Godly sorrow many times. To overcome I shall keep my eyes on Jesus and not man. Thank you!
Having trouble telling you how much I enjoy these sessions and how glad I am you started this channel--Thx!!
Amen Sir
For some of us we didn’t have an earthly father and it’s not about fear for me it’s ignorance there was no one there to teach me thank you for your kind words always
I’ve studied Marcus Arelious teaching myself how to be a father a man a better person wisdom of the ages I can’t read but there’s plenty of videos right here on the Skagit I’m self-taught forced to be God’s will is his own
Great talk tonight Dewayne! Thank You sir! ☝️✝️🇺🇸💪
Dwayne I love your messages and they teach me how to be a better man even at 53.God bless you
Thank you for posting this. I haven't been fearing God anywhere near enough and this has really helped me to see that
Thank you for the way you articulate your understanding. I needed to hear this yesterday. I have not been fearing God. Thanks again.
Again thank you for speaking about our Heavenly Father, and it's great to hear about old school upbringing!!❤
I'm Learning from this ..... holy Spirit is working thru this
I think your 100 percent right, no fear, most people only look at one character of GOD that’s love, so most people think they can act anyway they want, no fear. Also people put their trust in others and not what God said about things. Dewayne probably won’t see this, but I have really enjoy your teaching on this new platform.
The more i learn and hear the word and come back to these videos, I understand more and more.
So much love from a young Italian guy for this channel. I come here after watching some of your videos on Dry Creek Wrangler School and this channel just like the other one is a breath of fresh air in a world that is increasingly dirty and corrupt. Dwayne without knowing it you are helping me get through a difficult period in my life and you are making me rediscover faith after years of doubts and unhealthy atheist friendships.
God bless you and the genuine American spirit that I have been looking for for a long time
I Can attest to the earthly father affecting the relationship with God. My father was schizofrenic and my relationship with God I dont think has ever been well. Turning 40 next year and it is a huge sorrow for me. But I want to deeply live like What Dwayne is saying here. Please pray for me.
Praying for you. God tells us that He will grant our heart's desire (Psalm 20:4 and Psalm 37:4). Hang in there, and pray for me, that i read the Bible in a year. Godspeed!
@ Thank you. I will, God bless you!
Thank you Dwayne, I needed to hear this! I'm a long time viewer, drinker of wrangler coffee. I'm a retired police officer, broken down cowboy. I suffer from severe ptsd and your videos help me so much! Thank you so much God bless you and your family
Thank you again for bringing us your intimate knowledge of scripture for us men hungry for righteous living. You're a true blessing for us men that don't have a real spirit of strength. God knew what he was doing. Thank you God
This was the best teaching on the fear of God that I've ever seen❗ Thanks, I wish I knew you brother. God bless you🙏
A much needed and "key" message that's needed to "know" God. As someone already commented, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom". Thank you.
You're at 29k Subscribers.That tells me that you're giving people what they need. God Bless.
Talk about hitting the nail on the head!
I love your videos they've helped me so much and turned my life around to have true Faith. Keep going brother, you're good at this. God bless ❤
Good words, God bless ✝️✝️
Thank you sir, fear is such a misunderstood term these days, and your reminder is absolutely needed! Some of us can't weep anymore because it hurts too much but that don't mean we don't need too
After I Listened to the message all the way through, I had to pray and ask the LORD to forgive me, and help me to fear Him, help me to seek Him and His Holiness. I am thankful For this message you shared. I needed it.
Fear of repercussions has saved my life numerous times. I have even been extremely high on psychedelic drugs and was concerned about the repercussions enough to do the right thing.
As a Christian? They can be terrifying
The book "The Joy of Fearing God", written by Jerry Bridges, delves into what the "fear of God" is. Our God is a DELIGHTFUL God, and HIS joy strengthens us, as it is written in Nehemiah 8:10, "the joy of the Lord is our strength". We fear the Lord, yes, as He rejoices over us with singing, as written in Zephaniah 3:17......i did not have a sane natural father, nor a sane foster father. It had become a repugnant thing to even consider a "father" in my life, at all. It wasn't until God Himself showed me what a "father" actually means, that i finally understood that a "father" is NOT someone a small child should be terrified of, and to "hide" from. God revealed His Father-heart to me, and i learned that i could crawl up into His lap, cuddle under His wing (Psalm 91:4) and find refuge, comfort, peace, and rest with Him. He also taught me what it means to "fear" Him. God, my heavenly Father delighted in me. i learned to delight in Him. The "fear" is most balanced and joyful in a heart that is "humble" aka, "child-like". The fear of the Lord is intermingled with "adoration" for Him, similar to a small child who adores a father who loves them unconditionally. This is a wunnerful study. Thank you.
I found your main channel and enjoyed the heart to heart talks. Can’t lie and say I care too much about horses.
But this is by far the best channel RUclips has to offer me.
Thank you for doing it.
Praise be to God
My parents disciplined us. But there was a difference in the way each one did it. At that time parents used a swat on the backside. My daddy did. My dad was a hard working man that took his family responsibilities seriously. But what I remember most were the "talks" when I did something I shouldn't have. I would look at his tired, weary face and see the disappointment and sadness at what I had done. So I grew up with a fear of disappointing, disrespecting and dishonoring him. I was looking forward to this topic DeWayne. You did not disappoint. Thank you.
Dear sir thank you for your time this day. I have only subscribed shortly now. You are the first person on RUclips that when they say we’re going to read this chapter, that I’ve been almost yelled at in the back of my head, “Andy pause this and go get your Bible out right now.” Thank You God for bring this man to my life. Sir you make so much sense. Simple straightforward common sense that Bible study. Amen Jesus.
this was a really special video, listened to this while getting ready for bed. good message before i say my prayers and shut my eyes. thank you
Amen brother Dwane, appreciate these messages. Greetings from Cork Ireland.
Thank you for posting this, I needed to hear it. I pray that God grants us all the wisdom to fear God and not man ❤
May the LORD JESUS CHRIST bless you and keep you brother.
Thank you for this… comes right after sin unfortunately but helping me see why I fall into temptation so easily even after “repentance “… if I feared God the way you explained..I’d behave differently. I appreciate you so much . Pray for me.. that I will not just listen to wisdom but obey and apply it to life’s circumstances.
I appreciate the Bible study sir 😊😊😊❤❤❤
My heart is so heavy today, thank you for this message ❤😢