Proverbs 10:27 The fear of the LORD prolongs days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
‘The fear of the LORD prolongs days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.’ The fear of God promotes righteousness and long life, but wickedness shortens life as stated in Proverbs 11:19, righteousness promotes health and long life (Ps. 34:12-15; 91:1-16; 1Pet. 3:10-11), but wickedness shortens life (11:19).
There are eighteen revelations stated in Scripture of a long life: Freedom from fear (Ps. 34:4). Quickening from God (Ps. 34:5). Boldness – freedom from shame. Freedom from troubles (Ps. 34:6). Divine deliverance (Ps. 34:7). Partaking of God’s life (Ps. 34:8). Absolute trust in God. Fear of God (Ps. 34:7-9). Freedom from want (Ps. 34:9-10). Seeking God first (Ps. 34:10, 15; Matt. 6:33). Godly teaching (Ps. 34:11; 2Tim. 3:15). Control of the tongue (Ps. 34:12-13). Godliness – departing from evil (Ps. 34:14-16). Consecration to doing good (Ps. 34:14). Seeking and pursuing peace. Brokenness and humility (Ps. 34:18). Salvation of the soul (Ps. 34:22). Prosperity – freedom from worry.
One of the blessings of obedience is long life (Deut. 4:1, 4, 10, 40) thus disobedience shortens your life. There are many conditions of long life: Live free from idolatry (Deut. 4:25-26). Keep the commandments (Deut. 4:40; 6:2; 11:8-9; 32:46-47; Matthew 5 – 7). Honour one’s parents (Deut. 5:16; Ex. 20:12; Eph. 6:2). Teach children God’s Word (Deut. 11:19-21). Walk in God’s ways (Deut. 5:33). Fear God (Deut. 6:2; Pro. 10:27; Eccl. 8:13). Humility and obedience (Deut. 17:20). Kindness to animals (Deut. 22:6-7). Faithfulness to God (Deut. 30:18). Having understanding and knowledge (Pro. 28:2). Hatred of covetousness (Pro. 28:16). Read His Word and learn to fear God and obey His will (Deut. 17:19-20; Rom. 1:5; 10:17). Have perfect and just weights and measures – be honest (Deut. 25:15). Love and obey God (Deut. 20:15-20). Set the heart on obedience to God and His Word (Deut. 32:44-47).
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