1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Scripture declares, “The fear of the Lord prolongs days” (Proverbs 10:27). But what does that actually mean? In a culture that equates fear with anxiety or dread, the Bible presents the fear of the Lord as reverent awe, holy submission, and covenantal obedience. It is not terror — it is alignment. And according to Scripture, alignment with God brings protection, wisdom, stability, and longevity. In this teaching, Joseph Mattera explores how the fear of the Lord guards our decisions, restrains destructive impulses, and positions us to live under divine favor. Many shortened lives are not accidental — they are the fruit of ignoring God’s boundaries. Conversely, reverence produces wisdom, and wisdom produces life. If you desire not merely to exist but to live a sustained, fruitful life under God’s blessing, this episode will challenge you to rediscover the transformative power of the fear of the Lord. 👉 Listen and learn how reverence for God multiplies your days. Perspectives with Joseph Mattera http://josephmattera.org <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40218785/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/49b8ee/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/40218785