DEUT1553 The second type of fear [of sin] [the first type being fear of punishment - AJL] is awe of His exaltedness, which means that one must distance himself from transgression and refrain from sinning because of the immense glory of the Blessed One. For how can one commit a desecration – or how can the heart of one who is flesh and blood, lonely and despicable, dare do something against the will of the Creator, blessed and exalted be His name! This type of fear is not very easily attainable; it will only emerge when one harnesses knowledge and understanding to contemplate the exaltedness of the Blessed One and the inferior state of man. All of these are the results of a thoughtful and intelligent mind, and it is this type of fear – that we previously placed within the second category of [virtue of] piety – which causes a person to become embarrassed and tremble when standing before his Master in prayer or in any form of worship. This is the most exemplary form of fear [of the Eternal] for which the eminently pious were praised. And this is what Moshe says in his statement [this verse]: "So as to fear this glorified and awesome Name, the Eternal, your God."