You may not understand that, fear of the Lord is the beginning...

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    You may not understand that, fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, this means that there are far better ways of knowing G.d.

    If one fears a retribution from G.d and this helps to modify behaviour, then it is a ground floor, entry level character development. This is the theology of fear as pointed out, and unfortunately few preachers understand that one is supposed to grow beyond fear to love. To modify ones behaviour for the love of G.d is the goal, because as you know, anybody can be manipulated by fear, not so many by unconditional love.

    The majority of Christian sects are powered by fear, not knowing that this is the lowest entry level of a relationship with G.d. In fact we have followers of an American sect of Christianity on here who promote nothing but fear. If you have children I wonder if you demand that they constantly fear you as the pinnacle of respect. Isn't it strange that Christianity thinks this is how their relationship to G.d should be maintained.
 
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