For Christians out there: what exactly does god fearing mean in your faith?

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Why isn't the catechism copyrighted? Sheesh!

I believe the short answer is that it is an old phrase and there is not a single definition accepted by all Christians.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why isn't the catechism copyrighted? Sheesh!

I believe the short answer is that it is an old phrase and there is not a single definition accepted by all Christians.

Sorry, PP, I forgot to cite the article about fear of the Lord. It wasn't from the catechism, it was from "The Primacy of Jesus, the Primacy of Love," by John Mallon, Contributing Editor, Inside the Vatican, 2006.

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Anonymous wrote:Why isn't the catechism copyrighted? Sheesh!

I believe the short answer is that it is an old phrase and there is not a single definition accepted by all Christians.

Sorry, PP, I forgot to cite the article about fear of the Lord. It wasn't from the catechism, it was from "The Primacy of Jesus, the Primacy of Love," by John Mallon, Contributing Editor, Inside the Vatican, 2006.

It's a very, very long response for what could have been answered in a few sentences. That was my point.

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Anonymous wrote:It means that, while you know and fear that God will hold you accountable for your actions, you also love God and are in complete awe of his power and his creation, and so completely appreciative that God's instructions on how to live are true and righteous that you are glad to obey God.

And PP, since when has being an honest, moral, pure, and forthright individual become old fashioned?

Such things, such as honoring your parents, abstaining from immorality, do not ever become old fashioned, out-of-date, or irrelevant.

Such truth, that is good for a human not to murder, not to commit adultery, not to envy what others have, is just as true today as it was 2,000 years ago.

What changes is people think they know more about humans than the God who made them, and such people declare ancient truth to be a fad or fashion in order to justify sin.

By the way, PP, I am not in any way saying you are immoral. All I am saying is that being a good Christian is never old fashioned.

Imagine if people obeyed God such as what has been said in the bible concerning sexual intercourse being reserved for marriage, and that such intercourse be between male humans and female humans only.

I tell you, there would be far fewer incidences than we have today of AIDS, venereal disease, abortion, and broken homes due to adultery and drunkenness.

Excuse me.

First of all: fear, obedience and love are three separate qualities. You would never suggest that a child who fears you loves you. Conflating these three separate states is dubious.

Second: I never said that being honest, moral, pure, and forthright was old fashioned. I am making an observation that those who say the phrase are referring to a style of christianity as prior generations practiced it.

To you...I both feared and loved my parents growing up. Not fear as in they might beat me but feared as in respected them and feared losing their respect or disappointing them. they were strict but loving.

Great. But you do not go around telling people that you feared your parents, which they then understand to mean "feared, loved, and obeyed". I am not arguing the existence of all three sentiments; I am arguing that they are not the same thing.

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Anonymous wrote:Why isn't the catechism copyrighted? Sheesh!

I believe the short answer is that it is an old phrase and there is not a single definition accepted by all Christians.

Sorry, PP, I forgot to cite the article about fear of the Lord. It wasn't from the catechism, it was from "The Primacy of Jesus, the Primacy of Love," by John Mallon, Contributing Editor, Inside the Vatican, 2006.

It's a very, very long response for what could have been answered in a few sentences. That was my point.

My apologies. I just thought it was beautiful.

My short answer: the seventh gift of the Holy Spirit may begin with a fear of justice, but its deeper meaning is based on a love that hopes to be worthy of the beloved.

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The fear of punishment/retribution is considered to be the most primitive of ethical schemas.

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Anonymous wrote:Is it time to break out the popcorn?

don't know about the popcorn but it is definitely time to get a new phrase-really stale.

How about, is it time to break out the organic produce snacks?

I vote for chips too, ever had The Works chips by Food Should Taste Good company? Those would work

This sounds familiar. Do they sell it at Costco?

I have seen them. If you are a fan of everything bagels you will love them-good rye flavor.

[Anonymous]

Opus Dei! Opus Dei!

[Anonymous]

I believe that God watches me all the time. Even when I have sex.

He is disgusted, but also, perhaps, a little turned on.