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Of course we do, after I saw what he did to those goats, I'd darn well better fear him/God. Mathew 25:31 -46. Good idea to stay on his good side/do as he commanded.
That sounds pretty and all but the reality is, threats of Hell is God's idea, and that part is all about fear so yeah, since Christ is a duplicate of God think I'll fear..
It's a lot like, we love our Dads but if we act up...watch out..pretty simple concept.
And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
A relationship based on fear and terror is not much of a relationship, and that's not the sort of relationship God desires to have with us.
When scripture talks about "fearing" God, it typically isn't meant in a negative way. It's meaning is more positive in the sense of respect or reverence, or an acknowledgment of God's awesomeness.
Christ is not a duplicate of God. He *is* God. And he really isn't out to get us. Do you *want* to be his sheep and not a goat? Then accept his free gift of grace if you haven't already, and put your full trust in him as Lord and Savior. Allow his Holy Spirit to work within you and the Holy Spirit will produce *his* good works and good fruit within you. Live in his presence every day.
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