Proverbs 16:6 The Fear of the LORD Is to Depart from Evil

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Proverbs 16:6 (KJV) By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. 

God by His mercy sent His only begotten Son Jesus, the Christ, so that iniquity can be purged by the sacrifice of His Son. Jesus testified, “I am the way, the truth and the life, no man comes to the Father but by Me.”

Men who are saved, having the Holy Spirit, having the influence of the grace and goodness of God, choose not to sin against Him – Titus 2:11-12 (KJV) For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 

The fear of the LORD, that holy fear placed in his heart, therefore causes him to fear offending, displeasing his LORD whom he deeply reverenced and honour. Amen.