Q: The Bible says over and over again, “Fear not” but it also says to “fear God.” Why does the Bible contradict itself? – F.R.
A: There are different kinds of fear. Not all fear is wrong. It is right for a child to fear a hot stove or a sharp knife, because those can harm the child. It is right for us also to fear sin and Satan, for they can bring devastation.
While the Bible indeed does tell …