To fear God means to have a reverential respect for Him. It does not mean that we are afraid of or terrified of God, but we respect who He is, His power, His commandments, and the consequences of our actions if we break them. Reverencing God in the Home – The Fear of God by Apostle Alton R. Williams reveals why the fear of the Lord is the key to a successful marriage and family, why sin and wrong behavior can be traced to a lack of the fear of God, and the many blessings we receive when we reverence God.