Philippians 2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. obeyed means attentive hearkening, compliance / submission. salvation means deliverance from sin and its spiritual consequences and admission to Eternal Life with blessedness. fear means reverence , deep sense of accountability, used intensively trembling fear. trembling means quaking with fear. so My opinion is this has something to do with our pursuit of sanctification / holiness and keeping ourselves pure and undefiled. and not receiving the Grace of God in vain. without Holiness none shall see the Lord. 2 Corinthians 6:1 We then, as workers together with Him, beseech you also that ye receive not the Grace of God in vain. Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord Hebrews 12:15 looking diligently lest any man fail of the Grace of God; lest ...
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