Fear comes in many different shapes and forms. Many types of fear can terrify us. The Bible even tells us that “fear hath torment” (1 John 4:18). In essence, fear impacts our behavior.

So, why then did God create us with the ability to fear? Because some fears are healthy for us! Some fear is healthy because it allows us to recognize other things or beings that are more powerful than we are. We can also recognize things that we have no power over through fear. Who holds the ultimate healthy fear factor? God Himself. Fear of Him will do marvelous things!