What Does It Mean to Fear God?

What does it actually mean to fear God? In this reflection on Psalm 130, John Ortberg shares from a reunion with lifelong friends and explores one of Scripture's most misunderstood ideas. Why does the psalm say: "With You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared"? Drawing on the wisdom of Thomas Aquinas, John explains the difference between fearing punishment and revering someone you deeply love. This episode explores: Psalm 130 and crying out from the depths God's forgiveness and unfailing love Servile fear versus filial fear Waiting for the Lord with hope Lifelong friendships and spiritual formation Becoming the kind of person who honors God through love Scriptures: Psalm 130 #Psalm130 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #FearOfTheLord #Forgiveness #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms #Grace 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at [email protected] GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group:   / 1cnqywvp9s   🤳Follow us on Instagram:   / become.new   Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Fifty Years of Friendship 00:28 Learning to Pour Out Our Hearts 00:59 Psalm 130 Begins 01:37 Out of the Depths I Cry 02:21 Hear My Cry for Mercy 02:32 If You Kept a Record of Sins 03:17 With You There Is Forgiveness 03:46 Why Forgiveness Leads to Fear 04:09 Thomas Aquinas on Two Kinds of Fear 04:55 Servile Fear vs. Filial Fear 05:24 Teachers Who Shape a Lifetime 06:26 Living Up to the Calling 07:18 Waiting for the Lord 07:47 More Than Watchmen Wait for Morning 08:16 Full Redemption 08:55 Becoming a Blessing to God