Wise or Foolish?

Question

Psalm 14 :1 the fool has said in his heart there is no God

Proverbs 9:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

Answer 1

wise to believe there is a GOD...

Answer 2

“TREMBLING at men is what lays a snare, but he that is trusting in Jehovah will be protected.” (Proverbs 29:25) With these words the ancient proverb alerts us to the kind of fear that is indeed a mental poison—the fear of man. It is likened to a snare. Why? Because a small animal, like a rabbit, is helpless when it is caught in a snare. It wants to run away, but the snare holds it relentlessly. The victim is, in effect, paralyzed.

If we are seized by the fear of man, we are a lot like that rabbit. We may know what we should do. We may even want to do it. But fear holds us in thrall. We are paralyzed and unable to act.

How can we overcome fear of man? By replacing it with a much more wholesome fear. This type of fear was encouraged by the same apostle, Peter, when he said: “Be in fear of God.” (1 Peter 2:17) The angel seen by John in Revelation called out to mankind: “Fear God and give him glory.” (Revelation 14:7) The wise king Solomon also encouraged such fear, when he said: “The conclusion of the matter, everything having been heard, is: Fear the true God and keep his commandments. For this is the whole obligation of man.” (Ecclesiastes 12:13) Yes, fear of God is an obligation.

Fear of God brings benefits. The ancient psalmist sang: “Surely [Jehovah’s] salvation is near to those fearing him.” (Psalm 85:9) A Bible proverb also stresses: “The very fear of Jehovah will add days.” (Proverbs 10:27) Yes, fear of Jehovah is a healthy, beneficial thing. ‘But surely,’ you may say, ‘Jehovah is a loving God. Why should we fear a God of love?’

Because fear of God is not the abject, paralyzing fear that grips people in some situations. It is the kind of fear that a child may feel for his father, even though he loves his father and knows that his father loves him.

Fear of God is really a profound reverence for the Creator that stems from the realization that he is the complete embodiment of righteousness, justice, wisdom, and love. It involves a healthy dread of displeasing God because he is the Supreme Judge with the power to reward and to punish. “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God,” wrote the apostle Paul. (Hebrews 10:31) God’s love is not something to be taken for granted, nor is his judgment something to be downplayed. That is why the Bible reminds us: “The fear of Jehovah is the start of wisdom.”—Proverbs 9:10.

We should remember, however, that while Jehovah has the power to punish those not obeying him—and has often done so—he is by no means bloodthirsty or cruel. He is really a God of love, even though he, like a loving parent, sometimes gets righteously angry. (1 John 4:8) That is why fearing him is wholesome. It leads us to obey his laws, which are designed for our good. Obeying God’s laws brings happiness, while disobeying them always brings bad results. (Galatians 6:7, 8) The psalmist was inspired to declare: “Fear Jehovah, you holy ones of his, for there is no lack to those fearing him.”—Psalm 34:9.

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Answer 3

Foolish. Wisdom and fear are unrelated. Knowledge of the "holy" is relative.

And the Bible is irrelevant to nonbelievers. By that I don't mean "they don't consider it relevant." I mean that it is literally irrelevant. The bible and everything in it is not a valid source of information for non-Christians, so stop quoting it as false proof of anything.

If a non-Christian were open to the words of the Bible as proof of something, they wouldn't be a non-Christian to begin with. People who accept the Bible as truth are ALREADY Christians. Get it?

Answer 4

So, the Old Testament tells that it is wise to fear Yahweh.

The New Testament tells us that God is Love (1 John 4:8). We are told: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love (1 John 4:18).

So why then are we told it is wise to fear Yahweh in the Old Testament? Is Yahweh really God?

Only if Yahweh is not God can both of those statements be true.

Answer 5

Fear means reverence.
Reverence means honor.
To honor is to do homage.
To do homage is to worship.

If you cower in fear it is the wrong relationship.

In his heart---that is his spirit.
Not the pump in your chest.
In the inner man.

I believe in Jesus.
Jesus is Lord.

What is the translation for the word Lord? God is the translation.

Jesus is God.

OLAY!

Answer 6

Amen! I'd rather be wise and fear (be in awe of ) the Lord.

Answer 7

Foolish. God is the last thing I fear.
I agree the bible is fiction.

Answer 8

FOOLISH because...
...any part of a religion that CRITICIZES people if they don't believe something can't be healthy, and FEAR is one of the biggest emotions stopping people from progress so it is unhealthy to INSPIRE FEAR through religion.

Answer 9

pangel 14:1 the fool has said in his heart , I know the truth

Answer 10

There is no wisdom in fear.

Answer 11

Very foolish and also very insulting as well.