If we do not fear we do not understand.

Good question..I don't think you can honor or respect that which you fear..I think you resent and want to get away from a source that is fearful..which is why when some kids become adults they move as far away from their parents as they possibly can and avoid contact. You either love and respect or you fear..in my mind these are mutually exclusive emotions! :(

People misunderstand what is meant by "fear" in this context. The modern usage of this word has changed some since the days of the King James Translation. Back then fear also meant to hold in reverence, to respect, and/or to stand in awe of. Thus we are not to be scared of God. Rather, we are to be in awe of Him.

Actually to fear God IS to respect Him. To live in his presence in reverence, respect, worship and awe. Fear of God is described as a treasure (Proverbs 15:16, Isaiah 33:6), a fountain of life, a spring of living water (Proverbs 14:27), wisdom (Job 28:28, Psalms 111:10) and life itself (Proverbs 19:23). A life with it is a good (Ecclesiastes 8:12-13), full and serene life, with no nasty surprises (Proverbs 19:23) True happiness, in part, is derived from it (Psalms 128:1,2; Proverbs 28:14). A simple life with it is better than a rich life with a ton of headaches (Proverbs 15:16). It builds up confidence and makes a world safe for our children (Proverbs 14:26). It deflects evil (Proverbs 16:16). It expands and adds years to our life and lengthens our days (Proverbs 10:27). And when we have it, we no longer have to fear what others fear or take on their worries--or fear man (Isaiah 8:12-13). But what exactly does it mean to "fear" God? "The Bible repeatedly tells us to fear God: 'Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the people of the world revere him' (Psalm 33:8)," says Billy Graham. "But what does it mean by 'fear'? We usually fear something (such as a vicious dog or a violent storm) when we expect it to harm us. In other words, we fear something that has no concern for us, and is a source of constant danger to us. "But that isn't what God is like! God created us, and He also loves us—and the proof is that He sent His only Son into the world to die for our sins. Would He have done this if He hated us? No, of course not. The Bible says, 'This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins' (1 John 4:10). Stop right now and thank God for loving you and sending His Son to die for you. "To fear God is not to shrink back from Him in terror. To fear God is to have a deep reverence for Him, and to stand in awe at His holiness and majesty and power and love. Only then will we love and serve and worship Him as we should." Fearing God is described in the Bible as living in God's presence/standing before Him in deep, joyful, holy, solemn reverence, respect, worship and (trembling) awe. (Hebrews 12:9, 28, Joshua 4:24, Psalms 2:11, Psalm 86:11). Motives to fear God include his holiness (Revelation 15:4), greatness (Deuteronomy 10:12,17), goodness (1 Samuel 12:24), forgiveness (Psalms 130:4), wondrous works (Joshua 4:23-24) and judgments (Revelation 14:7). Fear of God is necessary to worshipping (Psalms 5:7, Psalms 89:7) and serving Him (Psalms 2:11; Hebrews 12:28), avoiding sin (exodus 20:20), governing fairly and well (2 Samuel 23:3), administrating justice impartially and honestly (2 Chronicles 19:6-9), making a clean break with everything that defiles or distracts us (both within and without) and making our entire lives fit and holy temples for the worship of God (2 Corinthians 7:1). Those who fear God bring pleasure to Him (Psalms 147:11). He feels for them as parents feel for their children (2 Corinthians 7:1), opens His door to them (Acts 10:35), loves them--a love that is eternally present (Psalm 103:--) and as strong as the heaven are high above the earth (Psalms 103:11) blesses them (Psalms 112:1, Psalms 115:13) and He fulfills their desires (Psalm 145:19). Fear of God is exemplified in Abraham (Genesis 22:12), Joseph (Genesis 39:9, Genesis 42:18), Obadiah (1 Kings 18:12), Nehemiah (Nehemiah 5:15), Job (Job 1:1, 8) Cornelius (Acts 10:2), and Noah (Hebrews 11:7). These men were described as reverently and fearlessly fearing God, venerating Him, living worshipfully before Him and being totally devoted to Him--even from their youth. Pray now for God to develop in you that reverence, respect and awe of Him that is such a blessing to both Him and you as David did in Psalm 86:11. David said to God: "put me together, one heart and mind; then, undivided, I'll worship in joyful fear." "Soak yourself in the Fear-of-God." (Proverbs 23:17) Soon. "you will learn to live in deep reverence before God, your God, as long as you live"--"all day long" (Deuteronomy 14:23, Joshua 4:24, Proverbs 23:17).

Yes. His way brings peace, ours brings unnecessary strife. It's a lot more efficient to do it Gods' way.

Biblical "fear of God" is meant as being in awe of. It's not fear, as in being afraid of. It's about recognizing how amazing God is, and being humbled by that.

Because God gives us the command to “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of the judgment by him has arrived.” (Revelation 14:6, 7) That “hour” of judgment is a brief period; it includes both the pronouncement and the execution of the judgments that are depicted in that prophecy. We are now living in that period. It is time for us to act. Now, before the hour of judgment concludes, we are urged: “Fear God and give him glory.” What does this involve? Proper fear of God should cause us to turn away from badness. ( see Proverbs 8:13) If we honor God, we will listen to him with deep respect. We will not be too busy to read his Word, the Bible, regularly. We will not minimize his counsel to attend Christian meetings. (see Hebrews 10:24, 25) We will cherish the privilege of proclaiming the good news of God’s Messianic Kingdom and will do so zealously. We will trust in Jehovah at all times and with our whole heart. (Psalm 62:8)