The Way of Wisdom, A Series on Proverbs, Part 2

Part 2 - "The Fear of the Lord"
Proverbs 9:10 NIV
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
A life of wisdom starts with a healthy fear of the Lord.
Proverbs 2:1-5 NIV
My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.
A healthy fear of the Lord helps us avoid evil.
Proverbs 3:7 NIV
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.
Proverbs 8:13 NIV
To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
Proverbs 16:6 NIV
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.
A healthy fear of the Lord helps us stay alive longer.
Proverbs 10:27 NIV
The fear of the LORD adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.
Proverbs 14:27 NIV
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death.
A healthy fear of the Lord helps us stay content.
Proverbs 19:23 NIV
The fear of the LORD leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
Proverbs 22:4 NIV
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life.
Philippians 4:11-13 NIV
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
A life of wisdom starts with a healthy fear of the Lord.
Do you have a healthy fear of the Lord?