Start a conversation!You don’t build a house starting with the roof—and you don’t build a godly life without the fear of the Lord. In this episode of Wisdom & Wit , we explore why reverent awe is the starting point for biblical wisdom. Proverbs 1:7 calls us to a posture of humility and holy trembling before the God who defines truth. This kind of fear isn’t panic—it’s perspective. It’s what makes wisdom possible, and foolishness avoidable.In This Episode:What the “fear of the Lord” really means—and why it mattersHow awe before God leads to clarity in lifeWhy biblical worldview must be rooted in reverence, not relevanceTakeaway:Fear isn’t the opposite of faith—it’s the foundation of wisdom. Let’s rebuild from the ground up.Subscribe and listen at ShoeLeatherGospel.com, and keep walking with us.Wisdom & Wit is a podcast from Shoe Leather Gospel, a listener-supported ministry helping believers walk faithfully with a biblical worldview.If this episode encouraged you, would you take a moment to leave a review or like the show wherever you get your podcasts? It helps others discover the truth we’re sharing.To learn more—or to partner with us—visit ShoeLeatherGospel.com.Thanks for walking with us today.Support the showAbout Wisdom & Wit & the Shoe Leather Gospel Family Wisdom & Wit is part of the Shoe Leather Gospel ministry—where biblical truth meets everyday life, and faith walks on two feet. If you’ve enjoyed this devotional, we’d love to invite you deeper into the journey. Through thoughtful podcasts, worldview-shaping resources, and verse-by-verse teaching, our goal is simple: to help believers think biblically, live obediently, and engage the world courageously. Explore our full podcast lineup: Walking with God A weekly discipleship podcast rooted in systematic theology and spiritual formation. Every episode connects doctrine to daily life—because your worldview shapes your walk. Journey Thru the Bible An expositional series from Genesis to Revelation, designed to help believers grasp the big picture and the gritty details of Scripture. Verse by verse. Book by book. Footsteps of the Messiah A bold and biblical dive into end-times prophecy—exploring what the Bible says about the future, the return of Christ, and how prophecy prepares us for today.

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