Fearing God and its Positive Role in Human Life

Although one of the important duties of prophets has been warning and annunciation, warning has always been more effective than annunciation. Fear is a more efficient force than encouragement in all spheres of human's life. This is also the case for spiritual affairs. Fearing punishment of the hell is much more effective than glad tidings, encouragement and reward.Contrary to findings of psychology which have absolutely reproached fear, regarding it as a great sin, Quranic teachings regards a positive role for fear in human's life. In many Quranic verses, the motivations of fearing God have been stressed through mentioning afflictions and punishments, and the people are guided towards God Almighty through fear and alarm.