The fear of God in its true sense.

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Some may be of the opinion that the word "fear," as it appears in the Bible, does not really mean what it says. In the Old Testament, several Hebrew words are used which translate into the English equivalent of "fear. The same is the case in the New Testament. Several Greek words are used, which translate much the same. People are often confused by the concept of fearing God. They think that God requires that …

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…a person, nothing will cause them to shirk their responsibility. Your trust is ``guaranteed'' against trial by their fear of God. That is why such people are often spoken of in the same sentence with trustworthiness, fidelity, honor and devotion. These qualities are very often begotten of love, and guaranteed by fear. When that love and fear are in relation to God, you can trust them with your life more than anyone else on Earth.