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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

Minced Oaths

Minced Oaths

minced oaths disguised swear words

“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

10 Reasons Why I Swear

10 Reasons Why I Swear

Why I swear cuss use profanity

  • It pleases my mother so much.
  • It is a fine mark of manliness.
  • It proves I have self control.
  • It indicates how clearly my mind operates.
  • It makes my conversation so pleasing to everybody.
  • It leaves no doubt in anyone’s mind as to my good breeding.
  • It impresses people that I have more than ordinary education.
  • It is an unmistakable sign of culture and refinement.
  • It makes me a very desirable personality among women and… Continue reading
  • Featured Gospel Message

    Christ Died For The Ungodly

    by Horatius Bonar

    The divine testimony concerning man is, that he is a sinner. God bears witness against him, not for him; and testifies that "there is none righteous, no, not one"; that there is "none that doeth good"; none "that understandeth"; none that even seeks after God, and, still more, none that loves Him (Psa. 14:1-3; Rom. 3:10-12). God speaks of man kindly, but severely; as one yearning over a lost child, yet as one who will make no terms with sin, and will "by no means clear the guilty." <continued>