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“What is the fear of God? The grace to shun evil.” quote by Lailah Gifty Akita
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““What is the fear of God? The grace to shun evil.””

Lailah Gifty Akita

About This Quote

Fear of God is not terror but the desire to avoid wrongdoing, guided by divine grace.

In simple terms: Godly fear leads to shunning evil.

Key Takeaway

Let grace inspire ethical choices.

Themes

faith ethics grace fear morality

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal decision making
  • moral dilemmas
  • prayer life
  • ethical leadership

Key Concepts

theology inner motivation spiritual discipline

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “fear of God” mean to you?
  • How does grace influence your moral actions?
A Different Perspective

Grace alone may not prevent all sin.

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