Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8200 The character of the believer » 8333 reverence » 8336 reverence, and obedience Reverence towards God expresses itself in the actions, as well as the words and worship of believers. True reverence for God leads to obedience towards him. Reverent fear is expressed in worship Reverence in worship is expressed in bodily attitudes Bowing: Prostration: Genesis 17:3; Numbers 14:5; Daniel 10:15; Revelation 5:14 Exodus 3:5 removing shoes; Exodus 3:6 covering the face Kneeling: Ezra 9:5; Daniel 6:10; Ephesians 3:14 Reverence can be learnt through religious observances A shared meal in God's presence Hearing God's word Deuteronomy 4:9-14; Deuteronomy 31:12-13 Reading God's word Reverence motivates people to avoid doing wrong Proverbs 16:6 See also Exodus 20:20; 2 Chronicles 19:9-10; Job 1:1; Job 28:28; Proverbs 3:7; Proverbs 8:13; Proverbs 14:16; 2 Corinthians 7:1 Reverence leads people to obey God's law Ecclesiastes 12:13 See also Deuteronomy 10:12-13; Deuteronomy 13:4; Nehemiah 5:14-18 generous treatment of dependants; 2 Corinthians 5:11 evangelism; Ephesians 5:21 mutual submission; Colossians 3:22 obedience to masters Reverence is characterised by fearing God Gentile believers were called “God-fearing” Acts 10:2; Acts 13:26,50; Acts 17:4,17 See also
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