Brown Nuggets

Not in Vain

I believe that God (in his own wisdom and time) may sometimes choose to reveal certain things to some and not to others. The same verse, read by different people with their diverse needs and stages in life may carry different revelations.

Yes, we are entitled to have our own opinions and no I am not forcing anyone to agree with me or conform to my way of thinking.

But how is sharing a personal revelation on a personal blog akin to taking God's name in vain?

Abstracted from - Taking God's Name in Vain by Gary DeMar

Pat Robertson has gone on record claiming that God punished Ariel Sharon with a massive stroke for “dividing God’s land.” How does Robertson know this? He doesn’t. Attaching God’s name to a claim does not make it so. Robertson violated the third commandment (Ex. 20:7) by using God’s name “in vain” to give authority to an unsubstantiated assertion. Pat Boone, yes, that Pat Boone, gets it right when he states the following: “Quoting verses from Scripture selectively and then giving them broad, generalized application in support of the side you’re advancing is akin to taking the name of the Lord in vain. . . .”

While you reserve the right to have your own opinion, bear in mind that we too have that same right. No need to get all upset and emotional :o)

posted by Pocahontas @ 1:25 PM