That God’s Name Is Used In Vain Is Our Responsibility Too!

“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

“Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.” -Ezekiel 33:9

This sin is committed so often, it’s easy to become “used to it”.  But it is a Serious Sin.  Sadly, we hear God’s Name used in vain often.  By a person, in a song, in a movie…As Christians, we are obligated to confront Sin.  We may not do it perfectly, but we need to do it.  For our sake and the sake of the person using it!

There are many ways to confront the use of God’s Name in a swear word.  One is that we can simply give the person a “look”.  You know the kind I mean, lol.  They will often stop and apologize right then.  If that doesn’t work, we can simply say kindly, “there’s no need for that”.  And there is no need, after all there are plenty of other swear words.

If we hear it in a movie, we can simply edit Wikipedia that it is used in that movie!  Unfortunately, they will probably edit that comment out!  Another way is to forward that particular movie review on social media with a comment warning watchers that the movie uses God’s Name in vain.

Our Father created us and He loves us.  That we treat Him with Respect is the very least He deserves.  And let’s face it, He does so much for us, we can at least do this!