Doors open for people with a radiant countenance and a sparkle in their eyes they enjoy success. Second, the Apostle Paul prays that . . . Holy apprehension and awe steer us in successful ways. The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. In our modern age fear is viewed as an inferior motivator.
Fear is a necessary motivator for immature, self-willed people.
Fear of crashing forced me to comply with the air worthiness directives the Department of Transport issued on my aircraft. When I was a child, fear of the consequences forced me to come home at the time my father told me to come home. Whatever you do, don't test the patience of the Lord. God's correction and punishment is always for our good. Successful believers have a wholesome fear of God.