We fear men so much, because we fear God so little. One fear cures another.
– William Gurnall –
1617-1679
Fear of the Lord
Fear of God is Wisdom – Thomas Watson
The fear of God is wisdom in that it makes us consider: “I considered my ways” (Psalm 119:59). A great part of wisdom lies in consideration. He who fears God considers how vain the world is, and therefore dares not love it; how short time is, and therefore dares not lose it; how precious salvation is, and therefore dares not neglect it.
– Thomas Watson –
from The Great Gain of Godliness, 1682