Speaking With Honour No More Swearing
Monday April 9, 2018
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)
Many people, when they don't like what is happening around them, often react with words such as, "Oh for God's sake" or “Jesus Christ”. In that setting, there really isn't a desire for God or His will when these words are spoken. It is a disrespectful misuse of His name.
God’s name reflects 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.
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 the words are out of our mouth before we even think. It’s time to both think and speak with honour about the God who loved and cared for us even when we didn't care for ourselves. God sent His beloved son Jesus into the world to die for our sins so that we might be made right with Him and live forever with Him in heaven. We need to think about what causes us to so carelessly misuse the name of this awesome God of unfailing love. Prayer: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored on my lips today and every day. Help me to cease speaking careless words and instead honour You in all my ways. Amen
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