I once preached many years ago on the subject of habits that if someone placed a 45 revolver to your head & told you to stop that suddenly you would find the right motivation to do so. Kinda goes along with this scripture:
2 Corinthians 7:15 (KJV) [SUP]15 [/SUP]And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.
Philippians 2:12 (KJV) [SUP]12 [/SUP]Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
It seems to me that there's no fear/very little fear of God in the eyes of the modern church.
The fear of God mentioned in the bible is referring to respect for God. I do believe that confession is very cathartic and has improved my relationship with the Lord. I ask you respectfully not to clutter up this thread with your caustic observations. Personally, for myself I do no care for what you have to say but there are others on this site that may be more sensitive than I am and I do not want to see anyone hurt. Yourself included. God Bless You sir.