I thank God for his atoning Son. I dont fear him at all. John 3:16.
Filial fear is the fear of an adopted daughter or son who is afraid of offending the God Who loved us into existence out of pure love, not to show us who's boss, but to make us as much like Him as possible, except that we can never be God, otherwise, He wants to give as much as possible of Himself to us, and if we truly receive His love, we will be in quiet dread of ever offending Him.
Thus it is the beginning of wisdom.
So that I fear all else less.
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The fear of the LORD for me is the opposite of those who would sin more because of the knowledge of His grace. I envision the image of Jesus at His return (which will be Him unveiled) and that is someone who will be feared, loved, respected for He is worthy to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!
He is our Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.
Maranatha!
“Fear” of God (in context) is the realization that He exists and that if one does not accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, Hell awaits....