Biblical language often, not always makes use of the word "fear" to instil love of God.
Our love of another can never be the result of fear, or coercive practices that threaten punishment.
Love of God, or another human person is never realised through fear rather of a desire, and a willingness to embrace the object of our love.
Fear opposes all that is the manifestation of goodness in our life, inviting us to love, and trust Him that He may love us when returning our love.
Love of God, and another human person is our free choice to reflect the invitation of Our Father to love Him, through love our neighbour.
Matthew 22:36-40 (NIV)
36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
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