In the long ago, Solomon declared, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; But the foolish despise wisdom and instruction” (Proverbs 1:7). Here this wise king gives us one of the keys to faithfully living before God – “the fear of the Lord.” To fear the Lord is to have the proper respect for Him. We are to have an attitude of reference, honor, respect, and awe toward the Almighty! Today we can have reverence for God also by respecting Christ, the church, the Bible, and His name.