This third month of the year, I’m focused on the third of ten commandments. I’ve also heard it expressed, “No using the name of God, your God, in curses or silly banter; God won’t put up with the irreverent use of his name.”
Who God is forms the foundation for the first three commandments. God’s name represents all that He is—His character and conduct, His power, His wisdom, and the honor and glory that belong to Him. The Bible includes more than 500 names, titles, and descriptions of God, each expressing some aspect of His character, conduct, or nature.
God wants to be honored, never taken lightly or in vain. That’s especially important guidance for us, as leaders.
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