I think most of us know when someone has cursed. But the misuse of God’s name is something different. Sometimes we think nothing about saying God’s name with a small g while “attaching emptiness to it” as Jess explained.
We hit our funny bone and say “oh god.” Was that a prayer or an expression of pain? Jeez is another shortcut for Jesus. I’m quite sure that’s not a one word prayer.
If we all examined our vocabulary over time I think we’d find some places where we use slang for God or Jesus that is actually misusing His name.
It may seem like a small thing – too small to do anything about. But think about how we feel when someone doesn’t remember our name, pronounces it incorrectly or uses a negative tone of voice. We feel disrespected.
Now think about the creator of the universe, the one Who holds all things together, sustains us, reigns in us, redeems us – this One deserves respect above any other name.
If God’s mission is for His name to be hallowed on earth by people’s allegiance and obedience to Him, then I need to rethink those small indiscretions.
God teach us to honor your name not only with our choices but with our words, the thoughtless expressions of our hearts. May the overflow of our hearts bring you glory with every word.
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