 Well, according to the Bible, the key to godly living in both good times and bad is wisdom. Proverbs 1.7 says, The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Fearing the Lord means to respect and honor His authority. It also means to obey His commands. We do this because we understand the consequences of breaking God's rules. Scripture confirms that fearing the Lord in this way is the first step toward living wisely.