Familiarity begets or breeds contempt, ask any parent. This is a fact and is undeniable. There is one exception and opposite effect to this rule and that is knowing Elohim. In this case, familiarity begets reverence.
This means that where we* see and find irreverence we know for an absolute fact that the person does not 'know' Elohim and is unfamiliar with His ways, justice, and judgments.
Those that know Him (are familiar with Him) and His Messiah, automatically and whole heartedly revere Him. This is one of the first and most incredibly awe inspiring effects of being born above. The sinner is brought through conversion and regeneration with an absolute knowledge of salvation that he didn't possess a few minutes before. Without having experienced this you could never, ever say amen with sincerity.
we* The redeemed, regenerate and repentant sinners.
This means that where we* see and find irreverence we know for an absolute fact that the person does not 'know' Elohim and is unfamiliar with His ways, justice, and judgments.
"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true Elohim, and Yah Shua Messiah whom thou hast sent."
Those that know Him (are familiar with Him) and His Messiah, automatically and whole heartedly revere Him. This is one of the first and most incredibly awe inspiring effects of being born above. The sinner is brought through conversion and regeneration with an absolute knowledge of salvation that he didn't possess a few minutes before. Without having experienced this you could never, ever say amen with sincerity.
we* The redeemed, regenerate and repentant sinners.