To love or to fear (by WJ)

There is no fear in love because fear has to do with punishment. Fear isn't in God's nature. His holiness is not produced by fear but by love. In Christ, God wins our affection with His own. He knows that we will never love that which we fear. Fear does produce good behavior but the good behavior lasts only as long as the fear. Perfect love drives out fear. When you are absolutely convinced how much God loves you, that knowledge will drive out every fear and insecurity you have. This is the love that will allow you to feel perfectly safe in Father's presence. Knowing you are loved frees you to be exactly who you are, weaknesses and all, never having to pretend. Then you will discover that life in God rises out of your security in His love, not your insecurity.
Rom. 8-15 You did not receive the spirit that makes you a slave to fear but the Spirit of sonship, by Him we cry Abba (daddy).