its possessor to serve God; this, in sharp contrast to the folly of rebellion against him. [B]e wise; be warned. No matter how intellectual one may be, if he refuses warning (as instruction), if he is no longer teachable, he is no longer wise. Serve the LORD [Yahweh] with fear, since it is he who holds the ultimate fate of kings and nations in his hands. 2:11b–12 Rejoice with trembling. This seems an odd combination of terms, although it is conceivable that one might rejoice before the Lord even
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