God-fearing

Example Sentences

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“He is God-fearing, extremely passionate about soccer, and a mentor to his little brothers. He was just a friend that his friends could rely on.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

"These were God-fearing people, chapel was everything to them."

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2024

The story follows Dawn O’Keefe, a God-fearing good girl — surrounded by shame-lobbing, not-so-good men — whose body has a sharp sense of justice.

From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2024

"I prefer a simple, quiet, God-fearing life with my family," Roberts furthered in his speech.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2023

“My father was a God-fearing colored man. He didn’t turn into a crow like some demon. No sir!”

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia