Will this fear still exist in heaven?
Yes, but in its highest perfection; moreover, its effect will not be entirely the same as here on earth (XIX. 11).
What will be the effect of filial fear in heaven?
In some sort its effect will be a holy trembling in the presence of the infinite greatness and majesty of God's goodness; but no longer will it be the trembling of fear as if it were possible to lose God, it will be the trembling of wonderment in so far as God is seen to be infinitely above all that is possible to nature, since for evermore the blessed will have the most intimate consciousness that their eternal happiness comes from God alone (XIX. 11).
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