What are the consequences of not fearing God, according to Psalm 36:2? “For his eyes are too full of conceit to detect or hate his own sin.” What Happens When the Fear of God Is Missing • Self–flattery replaces humility—“his eyes are too full of conceit.” • Moral blindness sets in—he “cannot detect … his own sin.” • Hatred for evil disappears—he loses the impulse to “hate his own sin.” • Continual wickedness follows (compare Psalm 36:3–4). • Ultimate judgment awaits those who remain unrepentant (Romans 2:5). Why These Consequences Are So Serious • Without fear of God, pride rises (Proverbs 16:18). • Pride blocks repentance (Jeremiah 17:9). • No repentance means no forgiveness (1 John 1:8–10). • Persisting in darkness invites God’s righteous wrath (John 3:19; Hebrews 10:26–27). Scriptures that Highlight the Protective Power of God-fearing Reverence • Psalm 111:10—“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.” • Proverbs 8:13—“To fear the LORD is to hate evil.” • Isaiah 66:2—God looks with favor on “the one who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.” Key Takeaway Failing to fear God fosters pride, blinds the heart to sin, erases hatred of evil, and positions a person under certain judgment. Genuine reverence for the LORD is the only cure, opening the door to humility, conviction, repentance, and life. |
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