It is true that God is loving, depthless in mercy and most forgiving. However, "For our God is a consuming fire" Hebrews 12:29 and "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God" Hebrews 10:31. Therefore, it's safe to say the fear of God preserves from evil.
This fear is different from the type we feel or express. Fearing God makes us abstain from all uncleanliness (also called evil).
Our response to God's warnings will determine our destiny. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and the wise foresees trouble and hides himself. Today, opportunity exists for all who have the dread of God and His word to save themselves from sharing in the imminent judgment of God upon the wicked. God has no favourite: "Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Acts 2:21).
Unfortunately, many despise God's warning, to their own peril. "Whosoever comes to me I will in no wise cast away" John 6:37, declares the Lord. Are you ready to heed the call of God this hour? Why don't you cast away pride, arrogance and self-conceit and run to the Lord? He will surely receive you.
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