1) Do I offer prayers with flowery words to win the approval of men around me? Do I pray to create an impression in front of others?If the answer is Yes, I am taking God's name in vain
2) Do I raise my hands, cry out loud to God and pray in a Charismatic Church; yet find it difficult to do the same in a Traditional church? Am I worried about not being approved by people around me?
If the answer is Yes, I am a Hypocrite and Yes, I am taking God's name in Vain
3) Do I say ,"God spoke to me" even when I know that God did not speak to me? Do I say this because everyone in my Church say the same thing?
If the answer is Yes, I am taking God's name in Vain
4) Do I add scripture verses in my status message just to create an impression among Believers? Do I use God's word to make myself look Holy?
If the answer is Yes, I am taking God's name in Vain
5) Do I say "Praise the Lord" when I greet some fellow believer; but still have hatred/jealousy/anger against that believer?
If the answer is Yes, I am taking God's name in Vain
6) I don't have a personal relationship with my God; but I run to him only when I am in some need. Once my troubles are sorted, I get back to square one.
If the above statement is true, I am taking God's name in Vain.
7) I speak very Holy words inside the church. I also think that I speak in Tongues. At the same time, once I step out of the church, I slander, use foul words and gossip about my brethren!
If the above statement is true, I am taking God's name in Vain
8) Do I send scripture verses as text messages to members of the opposite sex to make them fall for me?
If the answer is Yes, I am taking God's name in Vain.
9) Do I blindly quote Bible verses out-of-context ? I quote those verses because my pastor said so and I know that my pastor is right. Hence I need not cross check the Bible!
If the answer is Yes, Then I am taking God's name in Vain
10) I use the word Jesus Christ as a part of figurative swearing
If the answer is Yes, Then I am taking God's name in Vain.
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Under the Old Covenant, anyone who takes the Lord's name in vain would be stoned to death. But now we are living under the Grace. We should be thankful to God that we are not anymore bound by the Law. We should be more happy because we are covered by Grace. Let us make sure that we don't take this wonderful Grace for Granted. If we have taken Our Lord for granted, it is time to confess and fall at his feet. He is more than ready to accept us and forgive our sins and even forget them
May Jesus Bless you.
Shielded in God's Love
Prason
