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by songofjoy on November 5th, 2008
I stole this answer from the internet. As a christian I have never feared God in the sense you put it, rather I reverence, honor, respect and love Him.
We see in the Scriptures a clear command to “Fear God” in verses like 1Peter 2:17; Matthew 10:28; and Revelation 14:7. Peter tells us in 1 Peter 2:17 that we are to, “Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.” The word “fear” in the Greek is “phobos” and means a reverence for God as a controlling motive of life. In this context, Christians then and today are to reverence the Lord; as well as highly esteem all people; the brotherhood; and those placed in authority. All three verses have as their theme a clear command to Fear God
If God is love why do some of His 'true believers' hate? Are they just pretending they believe because it is hate that motivates?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on January 26th, 2012
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Man was created to worship God.........Agree or disagree?
by anil m on January 25th, 2012
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How could God possibly create someone who was not perfect?
by anil m on January 25th, 2012
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How is it coherent to say, on the one hand, that God has a divine plan, and on the other, to claim that we each have free will?
by mumpsimus on January 31st, 2012
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Do you feel that "God" has a plan for your life? If so, do you feel that you know what that plan is?
by AnonymousGirl on January 31st, 2012
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You're reading Do you realize that when people tell you to fear God, they are really saying that God is dangerous, something or someone that is likely to cause pain or is a threat? If you don't believe me, look up the definition of fear.
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