"How would you describe proper fear?" asked Hopeful.
"True or proper fear is recognized by three things," answered Christian: "One - by its rise, for it's caused by saving convictions of sin. Two - it drives the soul to lay a firm hold of Christ for Salvation. Three - it produces and continues in the soul a great reverence for God, his Word, and His ways, keeping the soul tender and making it afraid to turn from them - to the right hand or to the left - toward anything that may dishonor God, break its peace, grieve the Spirit, or cause the enemy to speak reproachfully."
"Well said," commented Hopeful. "I believe you've said the truth."
- Pilgrim's Progress
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