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Michael Reeves discusses what the Bible is actually getting at when it commands us to "fear the Lord." He makes the case for the difference between rightly fearing God and sinfully being afraid of him, explains why the fear of the Lord is so often paired with examples of God's gracious blessing and commands to love him in Scripture, and offers encouragement for the Christian wrestling with consistent guilt, shame, and even fear on account of their sin.Michael Reeves is the author of Rejoice and Tremble: The Surprising Good News of the Fear of the Lord.Read the full transcript.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!