| Re: Gospel Doctrine Book of Mormon Lesson 28 [message #735 is a reply to message #734] |
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Dragon
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Denryu,
While I did not go into this too deeply with the class, as I studied I came to see the fear of God was not a metaphorical way of saying we should respect him. It is just that, Fear. What do the unpenitent have to fear? The wrath of God and the fiery depths of hell. What do those who are saved have to fear? Nothing. However, even those who are saved must put forth all their effort in living with their Love of God.
The point was to show the distinction between those who are motivated by the law and the fear of punishments, and those are motivated by love and by doing what is right without fear of the consequences.
Your comment indicates to me someone who Loves God and does not truly fear Him anymore, but still feels the need to make all the scriptures apply to them. Things don't work that way. I do not need to flee the oppressive rule of Pharaoh, but it is instructive to read how God delivered Israel. Some day those plagues will return. I have not been commanded to slay Laban, or any other man. But it is instructive to understand when God commands the righteous to slay the wicked, and to see how rare it is. In fact, it is so rare, an angel had to tell Nephi what to do three times before he accepted his role. Usually the wicked slay the wicked. Provided I live up to the covenants I have made, I have no need to fear God, or man. I Love God with all my heart, might, mind and strength, which is half of the source of all the laws.
- Dragon
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