The Fearful Heart's Melody: Authentic Praise to the Lord

 "You who fear the LORD, praise Him!" (Psalm 22:23)

Praise cannot be sincere and pleasing to God if there is no fear of God in the heart of the praiser. The Psalmist invites the God-fearing to praise God. Those who fear God flee from sin, and praise must come from sanctified hearts and lips. Those who fear God receive blessings from God; therefore, they have many reasons to praise the Lord.

Holy fear is an important component of praise.

From my diary,

November 17  2023