Keeping God's Name Hallowed
The other day I began watching a DVD from the library, and it was so
laced with profanity that I stopped it. People must not be aware of the
second commandment anymore: "You shall not make wrongful use of the
name of the Lord Your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who
misuses his name." (Exodus 20:7) That second part is a pretty strong
warning. Why is misusing God's name so terrible that it is listed among
the big ten? It hinges on the fact that God is the almighty, all-holy
One who is worthy of awe and reverence. A name is equivalent to a person
and something precious to us. Abusing a person's name is a major
insult. I remember my anger and hurt in the third grade when a mean
little boy called me Kathleen Garbage (instead of Glavich). I wonder how
angry God gets when his holy name is thrown around flippantly or used
as an expletive to show surprise or anger. Click to continue
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