Do you fear God? Why or why not?

Response to comment [from other]: "Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure." Philippians 2:12-13


"God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love." 1 John 4:16-18

Yes. I have a proper reference and awe of him. The word is fear; however--that, too. If I sense that I am going off course from his will, I stop and get back on course.

His love is perfect. Ours is not. If we are trusting in him, then fear subsides. Fear is for pagans. Not us.

"I'm not afraid of God because I don't believe in eternal damnation."

That's a problem under the sun.

Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil...But it will not be well with the wicked; nor will he prolong his days, which are as a shadow, because he does not fear before God [Eccl 8:11, 13]

"What a picture of that which is happening in our contemporary society! When judgment is not executed, men do more and more evil work, because evil is in the hearts of men. Even men who call themselves Christian continue in sin, saying, "Look, I’ve been in sin for five years, and God has done nothing about it" Well, that already reveals His judgment upon you. He has done nothing about it because He is way down the road waiting for you. In fact, He can wait until eternity—you can’t. "… Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation" (2 Cor. 6:2). God grants you today so that you can turn to Him." McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: Poetry (Ecclesiastes/Song of Solomon) (electronic ed., Vol. 21, p. 63). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

"So, you're working out your salvation with fear and trembling because you're afraid of the wrath of God?"

On me? No (1 Jn 3:14). On others I love? Yes (Jn 3:36, 2 Cor 5:11). You keep asking members around here if they are working out their salvation. Perhaps that question was also coming to me next. Yes, we do that. We work it out (1 Co 6:20).

Jesus spoke of Christianity as a banquet--never as a picnic. Lk 14:17

You keep asking others if they have been made perfect in love. Perhaps that question was coming to me, too.

I won't be made perfect until I draw my last breath (1 Jn 3:2, Phil 3:12).

"Then you have a lot to fear."

I have nothing to fear (Jn 16:33). We are positionally declared righteous and holy. He has begun a good work in me. He is not finished with it yet (Phil 1:6).

See:

God's Grand Plan by Charles Stanley

Response to comment [from a Christian]:  [Then you have a lot to fear.] "Didn't you say you don't believe in eternal damnation? What is she supposed to be fearing "a lot" then?"

"Ouch." ~ E.T.

Response to comment [from a "Christian"]: "My salvation is controlled by my Lord and I trust him to be just. I trust him because he loved me first. To know him is to love him back. I do not think many really know him."

You're projecting again (2 Pe 2:1).

"To know him was to love him." ~ Data, Star Trek The Next Generation

As a reminder Keypurr is number 1 on Satan, Inc. (TOL Heretics list) in the 'Jesus is not God' people (Non-trinitarians) category.

Response to comment [from other]:  "Well Dorothy was afraid of the great and powerful OZ until?"

Do you sing Judy Garland songs?

Response to comment [from other]: "Charles Stanley? You can't be serious."

"It's the blood that Satan fears not your efforts but the blood of the lamb. I like what Charles Spurgeon had to say about this. Charles Spurgeon said, 'At one time I used to argue with the accuser. But, he's not worth it.' Spurgeon said, 'We cannot convert or convenience the devil so just turn him over to Jesus. When he tells me I'm not a saint, I answer: well, what am I then? A sinner, says he. Well so are you,' said Spurgeon to the devil. 'Ah sayeth he. You will be lost. Sayeth I, that is why I shall not be lost since Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners and therefore I trust him to save me.' That's what Martin Luther called cuttin' the devil's head off with his own sword. The devil hopes that you don't understand the power of the blood of Jesus...Either you will be under the blood or you will place the blood under you." ~ Adrian Rogers

Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace? [Heb. 10:29].

"This is probably the most solemn statement in the Word of God.

"Wherewith he was sanctified" refers to Christ, the Son of God. They crucified "to themselves the Son of God afresh" (Heb. 6:6). To act as if the death of Christ is inadequate to settle the sin question, and to go on as if He had not died, is to treat the blood of Christ as something you despise. Knowledge creates responsibility. If, after you have heard the gospel, you turn your back on Jesus Christ—my friend, someone ought to tell you that you are going to hell! This is not what I say; it is what God says." McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (Hebrews 8-13) (electronic ed., Vol. 52, p. 61). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

See:

The Scarlet Thread Through the Bible by Adrian Rogers

Do you fear God? Why or why not?