HIS NAME

     One of the Ten Commandments is not to take the Lord’s name in vain.  There are so many more scriptures in the Bible that tell us to honor God’s name.  Psalms 111:9 tells us  “…holy and reverend is his name.”  In the example of the Lord’s prayer, it starts off as “Hallowed be your name.”   Yet so many Christians use God’s name either as a swear word or just plain cussing.  The tongue can be a powerful weapon and can show dishonor in so many ways when we use God’s name inappropriately.  Not only can our words either lift God up or tear down our ministry for Him, but it also can affect how we build our own homes. 
     The will of God is to be honored and praised.  Matthew 7:24, “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock.        

HIS NAME

The heavens declare His glory!

In a loud voice the angels announce, “Behold the Lamb!”

What a story!

Power, praise, and honor are given by His name.

To lift Him up should be our aim. 

 

Father, Son, and Holy Ghost-

The Creator, Savior, Living Spirit- giving life upmost; 

To use His name in vain

After so much gain!

Your name, Oh Lord, your name-

To hear it used in vain should set your people aflame.

The sweet, sweet name of Jesus,

A man who died for us;

To use your name in vain

After your blood, your death, your pain;

The Son, Jesus, our Savior’s precious name-

Used in vain? Oh, what a shame!

 The holy name of God-

Our Father, Maker of all, the Creator!

Who in all the world is greater?

To violate His name?

The One who sent His only Son, to die He came –

The Trinty, Three in One-

Father, Holy Ghost, and Son.

Why, oh why use their name in vain?

What good?  What gain? 

 Rather, declare as do the angels-

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty”

   Giver of grace, let us honor thee. 

                                                                                               Mary Crisp Jameson

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.  Exodus 20:7