[cherry]

Fear of God is a basic religious foundation....first, you fear...and once God has your attention, then you love and respect, and obey....

[Pietro]

When I am on my knees contemplating the magnificence of all creation and the omnipotence of the Creator thereof, I cannot help but be stricken by vast gulf that separates He and me.

Fear, awe and humility are the appropriate responses to that realization and the first step across the yawning gap.