I vaguely remember writing the post in the above link a few years ago. I was thinking about the idea of "whom to fear" as there are many opinions and decisions and convictions to be made and have these days. There are so differences even amongst professing Christians. I wonder how can people who say they believe in the same thing have differing opinions on big and small issues.
Even if we choose to do what is "right", is there something lacking? I know I forget so frequently to ask why I think or decide or do things the way I do. Why do I sin when I do? We have to see who is it I fear. Is it people or God? Whose opinions matter to me? People or God's? Some may do what is "right" but not really fear God, but just doing things to be "right". When we fear God we will do things in a loving way. And some may do things thinking they're being fair or sensitive to people, but do they care about what God says is True? It may lead to misunderstanding and/or persecution.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul - Deuteronomy 10:12
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