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It is the love of God for the Christian which causes them to fear Him while for the pagan it is their hate of God which drives them to fear Him. Undoubtedly, both these fears are formed from the awareness of His Sovereignty. Yet because each of the fears are born of a different origin there is a cataclysmic difference between them.

The first, the fear born of love, is the understanding of His Sovereignty and His Awesomeness. It is a fear that finds its beginning in reverence and awe causing the Christian to praise God daily for His loving-kindness and mercy. Pouring out into every aspect of life, this fear through the working of the Holy Spirit is a key part of sanctification.

The second, the fear twisted, tortured and spawned by hatred, for fear is a godly passion. Is the fear of punishment and the recognization of the eternal damnation to come. This hate driven fear is what causes a man to fall farther and farther into the path of darkness. Constantly bringing death and mayhem wherever it goes, this fear can only be conquered through Christ and the anointing of the Holy Spirit.