What does fear mean?

Proverbs 8:13 “To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.” The concept of living in fear is the exact opposite of what one would be told by a therapist.  God says—absolutely live in fear and listen carefully how I define fear.  Fear is hating those attributes of self which are damaging to one’s character and which bring a Christian mindset to destruction.  Fearing the Lord is the most loving relationship one can have between Father and child.  Wrap your arms around Him as He wraps His arms around you.  That’s the responsibility of any Father and child–earthly or Heavenly.