It is interesting to see the context of the two references to fearing (revering) God in Leviticus 19 (nasb).
Verse 14 says, You shall not curse a deaf man, nor place a stumbling block before the blind, but you shall revere your God; I am the LORD.
Verse 32 says, You shall rise up before the gray headed and honor the aged, and you shall revere your God; I am the LORD.
In this chapter of detailed instructions and commandments of God he lists three commandments to revere (fear) Him! These are:
1. Do not make fun of (curse) a deaf person because he cannot hear,
2. Do not tease a blind person, and
3. To honor the elderly (even to stand in respect of them)!
Are we caring for those who are suffering from deafness and blindness? Do we stand in respect and honor the elderly?
Let’s practice this individually, in our homes, churches, schools, and work. Who knows, if we all practiced this, we may have what William Wilberforce called, “a revolution of manners” to the glory of God!
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