Speaking With Honour No More Swearing
Wednesday October 4, 2017
What does speaking honourably have to do with recovery? So what if I swear? So what if I tell off-colour jokes? To live in recovery is to live as respectful people, honouring God and those God loves. How does my speech reflect this?
You must not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name. Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. (Deuteronomy 5:11, Matthew 6:9 NLT)
God’s name upholds His reputation and demonstrates His character in all that He says and does. Each time we pray the Lord’s Prayer we are committing ourselves to upholding God’s name with reverence and using it with respect. In the same way that we would not appreciate people saying and doing things in our name, especially things we do not approve of, we should not invoke God’s name in things He would not approve of. So often we hear the words, "Oh for God's sake" or “Jesus Christ” when we simply don't like what is happening around us. There really isn't anything connected to a desire for God's will when we call His name in that context, it is an unqualified misuse of His name.
I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name. (Psalm 138:2 NLT)
Many of us would rather not swear but we get careless and swear words are out of our mouth before we even think about what we are saying. It's time to think before we speak. It’s also time to both think and speak with honour about the God who has rescued us in love, cared for us when we didn't even care for ourselves, and is committed to offer us salvation and eternal life in heaven.
Prayer: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored on our lips today and everyday. Help us to cease from careless words in all our affairs. Amen
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