The wisest man who lived, King Solomon at the end of his life summed up what he saw as the meaning of life. It makes interesting reading and can be found in the Bible.
Ecclesiastes Chapter 12, verses 13 & 14 "The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.
For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil."
There it is, the 'fear of God' is not a scared fear but a reverential fear and respect. Want to know more? See www.tell-me-more.org