Re:Verse passage – Exodus 20:7 (day four)
At the time of the giving of the Ten Commandments, God was establishing the basis of a covenant relationship with Israel. A covenant, unlike a contract, cannot be broken or set aside just because circumstances have changed. A covenant is a holy agreement. Verse 7, our text, deals not only with cursing using God’s name or proclaiming God’s word without actually having it, but also making vows or promises with God and not keeping them. We may flippantly make a promise to God or invoke His name into a promise to another, with no intention of keeping it. We have no reverence or respect for His holy name and toss it around like a seal of approval for our own devices.
The only solution to deal with our vain statements is repentance. To restore our relationship and receive forgiveness, we must repent! To break a covenant will always result in consequences. Take seriously your covenant relationship with God and avoid using His name in vain.
Larry this reminded me of the very first Covenant I made to God, the day I believed in Him and promised to follow Him all the days of my life. Wow this is so convicting to me because there are many days, months, and maybe even years that I did not keep up my end of the agreement I made to Him. I am seek repentance and forgiveness hoping to restore my relationship with Him and honor that Covenant I made to Him many years ago. Thank you for reminding me.