St. Augustine on Christian Teaching Book II

In Book II, St. Augustine spends a great deal of time discussing the idea of symbols and the ways in which we can and cannot interpret them.  She also expresses that ones "fear of God is the beginning of wisdom" and "those who fear God...seek the will of God".  I interpreted this to mean that we must understand that God is a transcendental being, and when we do this we, naturally, will fear God.  This isn't a negative thing however.  It simply means that God holds ultimate power, and we must look to God for help and guidance.  I believe that this idea is differently prevalent throughout the Psalms.  What I got from reading the Psalms is that if we put our faith in God, and follow certain requests (i.e. do good, commit no sin ... ) then God will protect us.  I think this is an idea underlies the basic ideals of most religions.