The word for today is - Vain !

Good morning,

The word for today is - Vain !

 

What does it mean to take the Lord’s name in vain? Let's look at  Exodus 20:7,Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. When we misrepresent Christ, either intentionally or through ignorance of the word as proclaimed in Scripture, we take the Lord’s name in vain. When we say we love Him, but do not do what He commands read Luke 6:46,And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? we take His name in vain and are in danger of hearing Him say read Matthew 7:21-23, Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven: but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, “I never knew you depart from me , ye that work iniquity.”  God’s name plays an important and unique role in the Bible. God’s nature and attributes, the totality of His being, and especially His glory are reflected in His name read Psalm 8:1, O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens..We are to honor His name !!!The name of the Lord is holy, as He is holy. The name of the Lord is a representation of His glory, His majesty, and His supreme deity. Let's look at John 17:6, I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word. Thank you God for your word. Amen !