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Old 30th October 2007, 07:49 PM
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Fearing God

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Somewhere along the line I have genuienly begun to fear God.

I saw this statement today. What would you tell this person?
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I would first ask: Why? And then maybe: Does that belief serve you?
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I wouldn't tell them anything but instead try to clarify what they mean.
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If someone shared that feeling with me, I might ask; "what has changed tp make you feel guilty of something?" Guilt is what keeps fear alive. I could add; "There is no place for fear where unconditional ove abides."
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Fear could be "Awe"

Fear of God could be I think like being in awe of the Ineffable...as this definition has it:

"Extreme reverence or awe, as toward a Supreme Power."

not necessarily fear of say hell or brimstone.

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I would ask them why they feel the need to fear something which loves them unconditionally.


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