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Fear of the Lord

gift_of_spirit

Definition

"Fear of the Lord is the gift of the Holy Spirit that fills the soul with a sovereign respect for God and makes one dread above all things to offend Him. It is not servile fear but a loving awe before the holy."

Classification

Category

gift_of_spirit

Clinical Applications

  • Grandiosity
  • Denial
  • Spiritual pride
  • Lack of healthy boundaries
  • Existential avoidance

CCMMP Integration

Created-Fallen: Awe before the holy; humble self-knowledge; beginning of wisdom

Virtue Overview

Category

gift_of_spirit

Therapeutic Tags

self_esteempurpose
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