And fear not them
which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him
which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. (Matt 10:28)
Who is the one we should fear--Satan or
God (the Father)? It appears that Jesus is warning us of the wrath of the
Father. Consider the following texts which warn us of the Father's wrath at the
judgement and our need to fear Him:
Whosoever therefore
shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is
in heaven. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before
my Father which is in heaven. (Matt 10:32-33)
The Son of man shall
send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that
offend, and them which do iniquity; and shall cast them into a furnace of fire:
there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. (Matt 13:41-42)
I will forewarn you
whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast
into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. (Luke 12:5)
There is one
lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who are thou that judgest
another? (Jas 4:12)
Honor all men. Love
the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. (1 Pet 2:17)
