Bobby,
<<I too see Gold as a symbol for God in the same way you do ..... >>
Your post was a pleasure to read. I believe the word "fear" in the context of "fearing God" has been misinterepreted. I believe what was meant was not fear in the sense that we use it i.e., being afraid, but rather _respect. IMVHO, it works a whole lot better. When one is "feared" (as in afraid) they may get compliance, but they never effect nor achieve the more meaningful, deeper and long lasting intent of what the process is about ... they do not take it to the next step, because they live in fear.
Contrast "living in fear" with "living with deep respect" for God .... when we "respect", we comply because of a deep appreciation for God's love, wisdom, insight, beauty, harmony, achievement, capacity to forgive .... I am sure you could make the list much longer.
Just another slant on things ...all the best,
MB |
