In both the Old and New Testaments, we are commanded to "fear the Lord".  

> **Fear the Lord your God** and serve him. Hold fast to him and take your oaths in his name.  Deuteronomy 10:20 ESV

However, in the first epistle of John, we are told that there is no fear in love, and that love drives out fear.

 > **There is no fear in love**. But **perfect love drives out fear**, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.  1 John 4:18 ESV

So, in what sense are we to fear God, and in what sense are we not to fear God?