Love God or fear Him?
Love and Discipline
BQ: Should we love God or should we fear him? Children both love and fear their parents. A child's father protects him, loves him, and disciplines him to ensure his survival.
Q: What does perfect love do? Should we fear God? What is the beginning of wisdom?
A: 1 Jn 4:18, THEN
Mt 10:28, Heb 10:27-31 and 11:7, THEN
Pro 8:13, Pro 9:10, Psa 111:10
"The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person." (Eccl 12:13)
(PN6)