A deep respect for God is what we need, not fear. Following Him and His word, teaching it in reverence of Him. I do not think it is to be AFRAID OR SCARED of God, it is about loving Him and respecting him. If God is love, and you love and respect God, then there is no fear in that love for Him. The more you move into reverence for Him, the less fear you will have over all the deceptions and irreverence for God there is. If I feared Him, why would I try to obey him more than if I revered Him, my respect is much higher and I want to follow Him, obey His Words.
My thoughts here to be put out, not to put down anyone btw.
-Kim