Therefore God killed Saul 

I Chronicles 10.13. Saul died because he was unfaithful to the LORD; he did not keep the word of the LORD and even consulted a medium for guidance, 
14. and did not inquire of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.   Saul died because he was unfaithful to the LORD; he did not keep the word of the LORD and even consulted a medium for guidance, 
14. and did not inquire of the LORD. So the LORD put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse.  

There is a violent God and we will stand before Him. Now that's not something popular in 21st century western civilization Christian philosophy.

"I am the Lord, I change not..." Malachi 3.6

Only those accompanied by Grace will avoid the 'side' of God frequently seen in the Old Testament. The nature and essence of God has not changed - but Jesus came to change the relationship of mankind with God.

He didn't come to do away with hell and judgment. In fact, Jesus talked about the rich man in hell lifting up his eyes and seeing Abraham and the beggar. There will, indeed, be a judgment and heaven and hell.

I am not worried about hell, but I am very concerned with something emphasized by both Jesus and Paul - the judgment. There will be a judgment for all, 'great and small.'

In my acceptance of the sacrifice of Jesus and the Grace of His Mercy, I don't fear God putting me to death or sending me to hell. In that, I also accept the responsibility of not trespassing His Grace by doing things such as old King Saul did.

"...he was unfaithful to the LORD; he did not keep the word of the LORD and even consulted a medium for guidance, and did not inquire of the LORD."

Don't go there! Be faithful. Keep the word of the Lord. If you need direction - seek God.

It's not because I fear punishment, it's because I appreciate the Gift of Grace. The 'fear' that I have is that I might well be disappointing to the One Who gave me so much. My faithfulness is not exemplary, my obedience is sketchy and I frequently take off on my own pursuits.

God, please forgive me and keep working on me.