WARNING!
This is not the typical teen girl's blog. There will be no talk of who likes who, the cute shoes I saw at the mall yesterday, hot movie stars, popular singers, etc. If that's what you are looking for, I would suggest you leave now for you're wasting your time here. This blog is not for the weak of heart. If, however, you think yourself courageous, and adventurous, keep reading and try something new. What do I post about? Everything I post will be serious and bible based.
"What kind of teenager are you?"
One that has been washed in the blood of Jesus Christ. One called to something higher than cute shoes and popular singers. One that wants to show those around her that the low expectations placed on teenagers do not have to be the paradigm.
Once again, this is an opportunity to leave. It's ok, nobody will hold it against you. That's what this warning is for. If you stay, you have been warned. You stay at your own risk. The risk of being influenced by some crazy girl that wants higher expectations placed on those her age. No, that was not a mistake. I meant to say higher expectations.
How do you get people to expect more? Show them your capabilities. To start, grow in your understanding of God's word. Them show what you know by application. That is the ultimate purpose of this blog. The studying of God's word for life application. Ready to read on?

Saturday, February 7, 2009

10 Commandments: #3

Exodus 20:7
"You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.

In the commandment, we are required to ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name. We are forbidden to misuse His name in any way. The verse makes it clear that there are consequences for those that disobey. They will be found guilty. Often today, we use this verse in reference to not using any of God's names as cuss words. But I think it goes beyond that. It is not about NOT doing something. It is about doing something. We are to treasure His name as holy. Revering it above all other names. So while we are not to use His name as a form of profanity, that is just the beginning. The real key is, don't use His name separate from His person. If you remember the person to whom the name belongs, it will be much harder to misuse it.
Posted by at 11:02 AM

1 comments:

  1. I agree. Also, I think another way people misuse the name of the lord is through their lives. People who say that they are christian, and then live as the world does, are defaming his name, and, therefore, using it in vain.

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