The name of God is holy beyond any comparison. The prayer which Jesus taught his apostles began with the words “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name!” (Matthew 6:9). Salvation itself is accomplished in the power of this glorious name. “Neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). There are many ways of violating this commandment. At the head of the list, because of its prevalence, is common, profane, vulgar swearing. This has been called “the sin without temptation.” It satisfies no appetite, achieves no benefit for the swearer, does not commend itself to any person whomsoever, and is as foolish and ridiculous a sin as any ever committed. It is invariably a sign of a weak and ineffectual vocabulary, a mark of vulgarity, an evidence of disrespect, resentment, or frustration, and a sign of irreligion and unbelief. The phrase, “O My God” is known so well and used so frequently that a 3-letter shortcut (OMG) is routinely used in emails and text messages as a response to almost anything considered out of the ordinary. If you are interested in confirming this verbal epidemic of defaming God, listen specifically for people saying “O My God” in routine communication throughout the day. Also notice how often and casually that phrase is used in the communication media (television, radio), entertainment (movies, plays, concerts), school classrooms and campuses, scientific endeavors, political discourse, and sporting events. As you notice “O My God” spoken or written on a regular basis, do you think God Almighty is being worshiped or do you think that this phrase is actually worthless (“in vain”), incurring justifiable guilt on those using this phrase? Obviously, the phrase “O My God” can be used in a manner that denotes authentic, God-honoring praise, worship, or prayer. When that occurs, the object of the phrase is our Divine Creator and Savior instead of simply being relegated to a fleshly inspired, emotional response to any number of life situations.
Posted on: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 11:40:16 +0000
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