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Fear is usually considered a negative emotion, but it also has a positive [[Biblical]] meaning, connoting a mixture of awe and [[respect]]: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of [[wisdom]]" (Proverbs 9:10).
 
Fear is usually considered a negative emotion, but it also has a positive [[Biblical]] meaning, connoting a mixture of awe and [[respect]]: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of [[wisdom]]" (Proverbs 9:10).
 
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Revision as of 12:51, March 5, 2009

Fear is the state of being afraid. In some cases fear is the result of a lack of faith.

Fear is usually considered a negative emotion, but it also has a positive Biblical meaning, connoting a mixture of awe and respect: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom" (Proverbs 9:10).