Focus On “YOUR” Family: “LIVING IN HIS NAME”?

Exodus 20:7

 

Your name represents your Reputation, Character, Authority.

 

I. HOW DO WE MISSUSE GOD’S NAME?

 

1. We use God’s name to INSULT.

Exodus 20:7 Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God, because the Lord will punish anyone who misuses His name.

 

2. We use God’s name to EXCUSE ourselves.

Leviticus 19:12

You must not swear falsely by My name, profaning the name of your God; I am the Lord

 

3. We use God’s name to GET our own way.

Titus 1:16

They profess to know God, but they deny Him by their works. They are

detestable, disobedient, and disqualified for any good work.

 

4. We use God’s name to IMPRESS others.

Isaiah 29:13

Because these people approach Me with their mouths to honor Me with lip–service yet their hearts are far from Me,

 

5. We use God’s name IMPULSIVELY.

James 5:12; Matthew 6:7; Exodus 20:7b

Now above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. Your “yes” must be “yes,” and your “no” must be “no,” so that you won’t fall under judgment.

 

II. HOW CAN WE USE GOD’S NAME CORRECTLY?

 

1. REVERENCE God’s name continually.

Psalm 29:2; Psalm 9:10; Psalm 61:5

Give the Lord the glory due His name; worship the Lord in the splendor of [His] holiness

 

2. REPRESENT God’s name in every part of your life.  

2 Timothy 2:19; Colossians 3:17

Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, having this inscription: The Lord knows those who are His, and Everyone who names the name of the Lord must turn away from unrighteousness.

 

3. RELY on God’s name completely.

Psalm 33:21; Acts 4:12; John 20:31; Luke 6:45

For our hearts rejoice in Him, because we trust in His holy name.

 

MESSAGE FROM GOD’S WORD