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  • The hypocritical use of God’s name

    The hypocritical use of God’s name
    May 23 2025
    When it comes to the Bible, there is often more going on than what first meets the eye. This is certainly true with the third commandment: “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain…” (Exodus 20:7, ESV)Another much-neglected dimension of this commandment is what we could call ‘hypocritical use.’ In … Continue reading The hypocritical use of God’s name
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  • Bearing the Name

    Bearing the Name
    May 22 2025
    Let’s take a quick look at a much-neglected aspect of the third commandment which says: “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain…” (Exodus 20:7, ESV)It has to do with the word “take.” In Hebrew it’s the word “nasa’.” It means to take, to bear, or to carry.It’s telling that … Continue reading Bearing the Name
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  • Taking God’s name in vain

    Taking God’s name in vain
    May 21 2025
    “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain” (Exodus 20:7, ESV).Let’s be honest. Attitudes have radically changed about how we use God’s name.Up until recently it was actually illegal in England to misuse God’s name. Today … Continue reading Taking God’s name in vain
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  • An ambassador to the King of kings

    An ambassador to the King of kings
    May 20 2025
    James H. Taylor was the pastor of Central Presbyterian Church in Washington. There was a time when he was at a party with a lot of big wigs, including the British Ambassador.“It is an honour,” he said, “to meet the ambassador of so great a king.” Knowing Taylor was a pastor, the ambassador replied, “Ah, … Continue reading An ambassador to the King of kings
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  • God is jealous?

    God is jealous?
    May 19 2025
    “You shall not bow down to [idols] or serve them, for I the LORD your God am a jealous God…” (Exodus 20:5)Some people are surprised when they learn that God can be “jealous.” However, it makes perfect sense.God chooses to use words that we can understand. “Jealous” is certainly one of those words. We can … Continue reading God is jealous?
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  • A perpetual factory of idols

    A perpetual factory of idols
    May 16 2025
    In yesterday’s devotional I highlighted two questions from Tim Keller’s book, Counterfeit Gods.** Today I’m going to highlight two more. They are designed to help us think about our ultimate commitments. Is God number one in our lives, or have we let something or someone else compete for the throne that only belongs to him?1. … Continue reading A perpetual factory of idols
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  • Modern idolatry

    Modern idolatry
    May 15 2025
    In Exodus 20:3-4 God says: “you shall have no other gods before me.” Makes sense. After all, he is our Creator and Redeemer.He goes on to say: “You shall not make for yourself an idol…” No problem. Back in Egypt and Canaan, people crafted idols, usually out of wood or stone. They represented the deity … Continue reading Modern idolatry
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  • No other gods before me

    No other gods before me
    May 14 2025
    The first commandment is well known: “You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3).It’s about putting God first. But we easily miss something else that is very important. It’s connected to the word “gods.”Let’s be honest. That word can make many of us uncomfortable. We know there is only one true God, the … Continue reading No other gods before me
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