Yeah.. old translation is the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom. You'll never hear that verse quoted in a contemporary church. I mean NOT EVER.
Well then I guess with all our Rock & Roll Sunday night services, our church is not one of those "contemporary chruches". So that is the key, huh? If a pastor reads Proverbs 1:7 in the KJV, then they are not contemporary. Thanks. I had always thought our Church was something of a cutting edge contemporary church. I guess I was wrong.
So if you quote that verse in your church to the guy sitting next to you, then does that bring your whole church out of the category of "contemporary?" Or does it have to be quoted from the pulpit?
These darn rules get complicated sometimes.
Rarely will you hear anyone talk about the "fear of the Lord". Yet it is used predominately throughout the scriptures including the New Testament. Mostly today it all this "God is Love" stuff with no mention of the Hell that is awaiting individuals. Understanding God's wrath to come makes us better appreciate our salvation.