@valleygirl4lifecreations: Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. Romans 3:18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.” “Fear of God” here means reverence, awe, respect & recognition of God’s authority. Paul is essentially saying that one of humanity’s deepest problems is living as though God isn’t the ultimate authority. When someone doesn’t recognize God’s authority, they will treat their own desires as the highest authority.