“You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.” – Exodus 20:7
In R.C. Sproul's book “The Holiness of God” he writes: “A few years ago time magazine reported an incident that took place in the state of Maryland. A truck driver was arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct. When the police officers arrived on the scene to arrest the man, he became abusive. He used filthy language in a boisterous manner, calling the officers every name he could think of. Police were infuriated by the severe verbal abuse. When the man was brought before the judge, he was still being abusive. The maximum penalty the magistrate could impose for drunk and disorderly conduct was a $100 fine in 30 days in jail. The magistrate became so angry that he wanted to “throw the book” at him, he found an antiquated law still on the books in Maryland; it was in disuse but had never been repealed. The statute prohibited public blasphemy. Since the man had publicly profaned and blasphemed the name of God as part of his verbal abuse he hurled at the police, the magistrate tacked on another $100 fine and added 30 days in jail.”
We need to love the Lord and say His name with respect, not to take the Lord’s name in vain. Today in prayer, thank Christ that His name is Wonderful and we have the privilege to call Jesus Christ our Lord and friend.
“The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean and low that every person of sense and character detests and despises it.” – George Washington
God’s Word: “Do not swear falsely by my name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.” – Leviticus 19:12
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