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Summer in the Forge                    Week 2

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

Vain: empty, useless, meaningless.

1. Respect His Name.

Don’t let your 
 with God become 
 for God.

2. Reserve His Name.

Common misuses for the Name of God:

Playing “ The God Card."
I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied. Jeremiah 23:21

Saying, “ I Swear to God”.

Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. Matthew 5:33-37

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

Using God’s Name to further  your own agenda

3.  Represent His Name.

The best way to honor God’s name is to represent it well. 

Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? Luke 6:46

We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20

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

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Discussion Questions:

What is one name, title, or nickname people call you that means something special to you? Why?

Pastor Sean said, “Don’t let your comfort with God become contempt for God.” Where do you think the line is between being close to God and becoming too casual with holy things?

Have you ever seen someone use spiritual language to justify their own agenda? Explain.

How can we guard our own hearts from doing that?

The message said, “The best way to honor God’s name is to represent it well.”

What does that look like at work, at home, online, and at church? What would change this week if you lived more aware that you carry the name of Jesus

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