What does "fear of God" really mean? In Genesis 20, Abraham makes a familiar mistake out of fear, while a king named Abimelek shows us what true fear of God looks like. Discover the difference between being paralyzed by fear and being motivated by reverence—and learn how God's justice and mercy work together even when we mess up.

1. Why Abraham told the same half-truth twice (and what that reveals about us)
2. The archaic definition of "fear" that changes everything
3. How a pagan king's immediate obedience teaches us about respecting God
4. The difference between terror and reverence
5. Why God's justice doesn't punish what we don't know—but demands action when truth is revealed
6. A challenge: Does your fear of God paralyze you or motivate you?

"Real fear of God isn't about being scared of Him. It's about respecting Him enough to obey immediately, trust Him completely, and let Him turn even our messes into His message."

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