Q&A: Love and Fear
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Love and Fear.
Question
Hello Rabbi,
I would be glad if the Rabbi could explain what the difference is between fear of God and love of God.
Answer
I didn’t understand the question. Do you have a dictionary?
Rabbi Michi…
Let the emotional types answer him (that is, me, your faithful servant):
Love of God is the longing for closeness to God.
Fear of God is the pulling back when you understand what you’re dealing with.