'For the love of God, sisters, never be careless about this -- and, glory be to the Lord, you are not so at present. If you would gain this fear of God, remember
the importance of habit and of starting to realize what a serious thing
it is to offend Him. Do your utmost to learn this and to turn it over
in your minds; for our life, and much more than our life, depends
upon this virtue being firmly planted in our souls. Until you are
conscious within your soul of possessing it, you need always to exercise
very great care and to avoid all occasions of sin and any kind of
company which will not help you to get nearer to God. Be most careful,
in all that you do, to bend your will to it; see that all you say tends
to edification; flee from all places where there is conversation which
is not pleasing to God. Much care is needed if this fear of God is to be
thoroughly impressed upon the soul; though, if one has true love, it is
quickly acquired.'
Ecclesiasticus 19:18
And give place to the fear of the most High: for the fear of God is all wisdom, and therein is to fear God, and the disposition of the law is in all wisdom.
And give place to the fear of the most High: for the fear of God is all wisdom, and therein is to fear God, and the disposition of the law is in all wisdom.
