Subtle ways of taking the Lord’s name in vain
Subtle ways of taking the Lord’s name in vain
In this study, we will look at an issue that relates to hypocrisy, little foxes (sins) that spoil the vine, being faithful in the little things, and taming the tongue.
1Timothy 3:8 – Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre
1351 dilogos {dil’-og-os} from 1364 and 3056;; v,
AV – doubletongued 1; 1
1) saying the same… Continue reading
Sponge Bob Christians
Sponge Bob Christians
Have we as true believers in Christ become as weak, useless and comical in the eyes of the world as the Sponge Bob cartoon character? Do we take a stand for righteousness and proclaim God’s word or do we buy the world’s lie that to speak up for what is right and speak out against what is wrong is to be “judgmental”? Does not God command his people to take a stand for His holiness? Should we live… Continue reading
Seven Spirits – Replacing Bad Habits With Good
Seven Spirits –
Replacing Bad Habits With Good
“When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out. And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished. Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse… Continue reading
Politically Correct Or Biblically Correct?
Politically Correct Or Biblically Correct?
Politically Correct |
Biblically Correct |
Tolerance of other religious beliefs is a virtue. | Ephesians 5:11 “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.” Psalms 119:104 “Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.” Galatians 1:8 “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.”. Tolerating different paths to hell… Continue reading |
Minced Oaths
Minced Oaths
“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]
Introduction:
A minced oath is a word (or expression) derived from misspelling, mispronouncing, or replacing a blasphemous word (swear word) with a less harsh sounding word so that the speaker won’t be accused of using profanity.
NOTE: The following article is based upon a tract by G. H.… Continue reading