"We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” ― Plato There is a difference between being afraid and fear. We run away from what we are afraid of. But when we fear something, we are often drawn to it. The fear of God can motivate people to follow out of a sense of devotion and love for God. Being afraid of God is a negative reaction from a belief in a punishing God. Two questions: 1. What areas in your life do you "fear" God? 2. What areas in your life are you "afraid" of God? One draws you to relationship and the other draws you from relationship. Listen in as we discuss the difference and how being afraid of God and fearing God have impacted our lives.