It is also important to note that the fear of the Lord will not only govern the Christian’s actions, but it will also have a profound impact upon his relationship with God. It will clothe him in humility. Although the Christian has been granted the privilege to call God his father, he is acutely aware that his Father is in heaven and dwells in unapproachable light as the King of kings and Lord of lords.70 Although the Christian has access to the Father and is encouraged to come before Him with great boldness, he recognizes that his access is for the sake of Christ, and he does not presume to
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