"Do not fear mankind, but fear God."

I always had trouble understanding an angry and vengeful God, but it makes sense to me now in a certain way. I think the key phrase here is "Do not fear mankind." That is a great relief. Man is so silly and easily scared, and there are so many false fears being propagated, usually for the benefit of tyrants.

"But fear God," for God is the real hidden force behind mankind's mass actions, and he holds everyone accountable.