Lawrence R. Eyres writes:
Once I preached a sermon on the fear of God. At the close of the service I chatted with a one time visitor. He liked the sermon, he said, but “respect would be a better word than fear.” Of course, I defended my word. We parted amicably, but it made me think: respect is appropriate between equals. I have a neighbour who is an ardent Roman Catholic. I disagree with him. Still I respect him. We remain good neighbours. But I fear God: I dare not disagree with him. Those who do not fear God do not know him. [KEEP READING]