I have heard the term "God fearing Christian" several times lately and I was wondering what exactly was ment by it. Why must one fear God? Just curious.
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DyingAsylum said:I have heard the term "God fearing Christian" several times lately and I was wondering what exactly was ment by it. Why must one fear God? Just curious.
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£amb said:When the bible speaks of our fearing God it doesn't mean servile, cowering terror. It means awe, reverence, respect, veneration, obeisance, adoration.
it's not a fear as in "scared stiff". But it's like respect. treating God like a Father. you wouldn't disobey your dad because you fear and respect him. It's like that.DyingAsylum said:I have heard the term "God fearing Christian" several times lately and I was wondering what exactly was ment by it. Why must one fear God? Just curious.
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DyingAsylum said:I didn't think the term meant actual fear, but I wasn't totally sure. Thanks for clearing that one up for me.
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ok... this might not be exaclty right.. but its what i think.... when it says..."fearing God"... it doesnt mean we should be afraid of him.. but like we should respect him... like why do we respect our parents... cause we are afraid of getting in trouble...at first... then we learn to respect them because of the things they teach us and how they are so good to us.... but thats just what i think....hey do you want to be my buddy?DyingAsylum said:I have heard the term "God fearing Christian" several times lately and I was wondering what exactly was ment by it. Why must one fear God? Just curious.
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DyingAsylum said:I have heard the term "God fearing Christian" several times lately and I was wondering what exactly was ment by it. Why must one fear God? Just curious.
Blessed Be,
Asylum
According to N.T. Wright the most frequent command in the bible is "Do not be afraid", so you could be forgiven for thinking that a God fearing Christian is a disobedient one.DyingAsylum said:I have heard the term "God fearing Christian" several times lately and I was wondering what exactly was ment by it. Why must one fear God? Just curious.
Blessed Be,
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