The Bible is all connected. It’s a story that gives other stories meaning beyond themselves. It’s a huge story that ultimately includes us.
“We are the Lord’s slaves after having become the Lord’s freemen. He delivers us from the slavery of sin, and then he introduces us to his service. And lo, we find it so blessed that we insist on our ears being bored, and our being made his slaves forever. Now obedience is the slavery of love.” – R. M. Edgar
Love without fear would subvert his authority. Fear without love would make us gloomy and discouraged. Love and fear together make the walking, serving and keeping of God’s commandments a joy.
Central Reflections 