2006-11-19 08:24:24 · 17 answers · asked by pacificwaves8 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The New Testament is meant to be the resolution of the Old Testament. The Jews had the paradigm of fear. Jesus, especially in the story of the Resurrection, is showing there is nothing to fear, not even death.
2006-11-19 08:31:54 · answer #1 · answered by michaelsan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
fear and respect go hand in hand. We must have fear for God or pride will set in. God caused the world to be with a wave of His hand. We must never forget that.
Yes, following His teachings and having faith are right.
the closest explanation is the analogy of a parent and child. The parent teaches the child and admonishes him when they stray. The child has respect for the parent and fears the repercussion of misbehaviour. Although the parent loves the child, and the child loves the parent, the child will still have a healthy fear, knowing there are repercussions for disobedience.
Lack of fear and pride are what caused Lucifer to fall from grace.
2006-11-19 08:30:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good portion of those in New Orleans believed in Jesus and followed his teachings and I'm sure right about now they're fearing God.
God is technically an unkown, he has neither been proven nor disproven from a scientific standpoint and we all fear the unkown, thus how we fear god despite the bible's teachings.
2006-11-19 08:27:28 · answer #3 · answered by Zack 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to understand the word fear in the context of phobia is disastrous because it would project an image of a vengeful God, who is contrary. The context of the word fear in that phrase is the fear to do evil not because God will punish you but rather because you love God so much. It is just like fearing of doing something bad to a person you love because you don't want to hurt his feelings and not because he will kick you on your ***.
2006-11-19 08:32:53 · answer #4 · answered by David 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me personally, to fear God is to know that he is the most powerful being ever. And to never deny him or make fun of him. And to know that what he says is the truth. I think of it more as to fear him out of respect (the way you do your parents) rather than to fear him out of being scared.
2006-11-19 08:27:40 · answer #5 · answered by gapeach 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Deuteronomy 8:6 Therefore thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him.
To fear God is to always know where our place is with Him. Always know and remember that God is greater than we are, and that we are in service to Him. To fear is the same as to respect Him and obey Him. Which I do. Praise the Lord!!
2006-11-19 08:32:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The meaning of fear has changed over the years and recommend that in future translations of the Bible it be changed.
The intent is to be reverent and respectful of God. God loves each of us far too much to want any of us to be afraid of God.
2006-11-19 08:27:50 · answer #7 · answered by mike g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When "fear God" is mentioned in the Bible, it means to have a feeling of profound respect mingled with awe and affection; to regard with reverence.
2006-11-19 08:37:20 · answer #8 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the times of the bible, the word fear meant to respect.
2006-11-19 08:37:32 · answer #9 · answered by Fluffington Cuddlebutts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To fear God means to honor and respect Him, look up to Him, and make sure that he is the ONLY God that you have served and forever more will serve :)
2006-11-19 08:27:30 · answer #10 · answered by Indescribable 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋