“I'm just not sure whether to take your word on it.”
I suggest you don’t take my word on anything. Examine the evidence yourself and use your own reasoning abilities. If they don't take you any further well so be it.
“if the Bible is true, it seems eminently sensible to honour God both for power and moral greatness. Grovelling isn't the ticket”
If the bible is true then on any objective reading God is simply horrid and unworthy of any honour. By today's standards he would be guilty of crimes against humanity. But for your childhood indoctrination you would see that too.
“I'm just not sure whether to take your word on it.”
I suggest you don’t take my word on anything. Examine the evidence yourself and use your own reasoning abilities. If they don't take you any further well so be it.
“if the Bible is true, it seems eminently sensible to honour God both for power and moral greatness. Grovelling isn't the ticket”
If the bible is true then on any objective reading God is simply horrid and unworthy of any honour. By today's standards he would be guilty of crimes against humanity. But for your childhood indoctrination you would see that too.