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Is Holy (Read Luke 12:1-12; Hebrews 10; Leviticus 24:10-16) "Our Father Who art in Heaven. Hallowed by Thy Name." "Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord, thy God in vain." "Blessed be the Name of the Lord." These are familiar words, so familiar that sometimes the importance slips by us. Read them again, and you’ll see that the name of God is Holy! Which explains a statement by Jesus that is sometimes misunderstood – "And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven." (Mark 3:29) The Hebrew word for blaspheme means to curse or libel; to violently puncture, perforate or pierce. The Greek word for blaspheme contains two components: blapt (to injure, hurt, or to hinder by injury or harm) and pheme (fame, rumor). It means to speak impiously about God, to defame Him, or to speak evil of Him. There is a story in Leviticus about the son of an Israelite woman. A fight broke out between this fellow and another Israelite, and the son "blasphemed the Name with a curse." Knowing the third of the Ten Commandments, the people waited for God's punishment. In keeping with the times back then, the fellow was ordered stoned to death. These are not Levitical times, so you won't be stoned to death for misusing the name of God, but a purposeful misuse of God's name won't go unnoticed. God's name is holy! Look at what James said, "Above all, my brothers, do not swear -- not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or you will be condemned." (James 5:12 NIV) |
Guiding Scripture... July's
Scripture Write this scripture down and post it in a frequented area so it will become a part of your mind, your heart, and your soul. |
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