In reply to Ron Whitaker.

Martin? Do you mean the same Martin (Luther) who answered the question, "What does God same about all these commandments?" saying, "God threatens to punish all who break these commandments. Therefore, we should fear His wrath, and not do anything against them. But He promises grace and every blessing to to all who keep these commandments. Therefore, we should also love and trust in Him and gladly do what He commands."

"Fear His wrath" sounds like a whole lot more than respect. Yes, we are to respect God, but the threat is these as well, giving substance to the Law's function as a curb to our sinful flesh and its desires. See Question 70-72 (pp. 94-95) of the current edition of the catechism. Also consider, for example, Romans 3:19-20, 4:15a; Colossians 3:5-6; Galatians 6:7; and Hebrews 10:26-27).

As important as respect is, and no one denies that it is, "respect" simply doesn't stretch far enough to embrace these dire and earnest warnings from our just and holy God, whose wrath truly is to be feared. And what great wrath it is: look a what is cost to quench it for those who belong to Him . . . the death of His Son (Galatians 3:13; Romans 5:9; 2 Corinthians 5:21; etc.).

I hope this helps.