Do you want to . . .   
  
• know what the most important aspect of God's character is and how it is meant to affect every aspect of your life?  
• know the source of wisdom and how you can obtain it for every situation?  
• know how to relate in every human relationship with naturalness and godliness?  
• outsmart every temptation of the enemy?  
• overcome the fear of man, and fear only God?  
  
This life-changing book gives biblical answers to the above, and much more, as Joy Dawson combines them with fascinating everyday life experiences. In the ultimate adventure of intensely pursuing intimate friendship with the only One who can totally fulfill us, Dawson makes it clear that the price is high. But the privileges and rewards are infinitely higher.  
  
  
"Here is a way toward thinking straight about God that will result in living, loving and learning live at its fullest and best."--from the foreword by __Jack W. Hayford__, president, International Foursquare Churches; founding pastor, The Church on the Way  
  
__Joy Dawson's__ Bible teaching ministry and missionary journeys with Youth With A Mission have taken her to 55 nations. She has also taught extensively on television and radio, and is the author of several books. Her penetrating teachings are based on the character and ways of God. Joy and her husband, Jim, and much of their family are in full-time ministry.

__Joy Dawson__ has been traveling and teaching the Bible internationally since 1970. Her missionary journeys have taken her to more than fifty-five nations. A member of the US National Prayer Committee, Dawson is a recognized leader in revival prayer and intercession. She and her husband, Jim, live in Tujunga, California.

It can sound like a contradiction: fear God, but consider him a close friend. How does a Christian find the balance between reverence and communion? For decades Joy Dawson has been helping readers reconcile diverse approaches to the throne of God. She shows them how to have God's attitude toward sin, overcome the fear of what people think, attain godly wisdom, and fulfill their destinies. With personal examples and biblical truths, Dawson invites readers on a fascinating adventure into a place of intimate friendship with almighty God. This 20th anniversary edition includes fresh illustrations and a new foreword from Jack Hayford.

With personal examples and biblical truths, Dawson invites readers on a fascinating adventure into a place of intimate friendship with almighty God. This edition includes fresh illustrations and a foreword from Jack Hayford.

\["For Christians seeking deeper communion with God", "Helps balance reverence and friendship with God", "You will experience a more intimate walk with the Lord"\]

Discover how to cultivate a close, personal relationship with God.

Dawson, Joy

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Foreword

Preface

1. What Is the Fear of the Lord?

2. Obedience Because of Who God Is

3. Release from the Fear of Man

4. The Importance of God's Holiness

5. Different Levels in Our Attitude toward Sin

6. True Repentance

7. How Do We Repent?

8. Other Influences That Affect Our Choices

9. Our Thought Lives

10. Relationships: Holy or Unholy

11. God's Gift of Sex

12. The Power of a Woman's Influence

13. Touching the Lord's Anointed

14. Encouragement

15. Idolatry and the Fear of the Lord

16. What It Takes to Obtain the Fear of the Lord

17. The Source of Wisdom

18. Rewards for Those Who Fear the Lord

What a Commitment of Life to the Lord Jesus Christ Means

Essentials for Progress as a Christian

About the Author

Other Titles by Joy Dawson

Takes readers into a relationship with the being in the universe, the only One who can fulfill us.

Joy Dawson has been traveling and teaching the Bible internationally since 1970. Her missionary journeys have taken her to more than fifty-five nations. A member of the US National Prayer Committee, Dawson is a recognized leader in revival prayer and intercession. She and her husband, Jim, live in Tujunga, California.

This 20th anniversary edition by Joy Dawson explores the balance between reverence and friendship with God. It includes personal examples and biblical insights for deeper faith.

\["For Christians seeking to deepen their relationship with God", "Balances fear of God with closeness and intimacy", "You will gain wisdom and confidence in your faith"\]

Discover how to cultivate a deep friendship with God through reverence and understanding.

Through Understanding the Fear of the Lord

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