It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
Monthly Archives: August 2014
Proverbs 30:32
If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.
Proverbs 29:26
Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord.
Proverbs 28:2
For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.
Proverbs 27:2
Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.
Proverbs 26:8
As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.
Proverbs 25:15
By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
Proverbs 24:14
So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
Proverbs 23:9
Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
WHAT DOES TAKING GOD’S NAME IN VAIN REALLY MEAN?
The phrase “in vain” and the word “vanity” are related. However, “in vain” and “vanity” as used in the King James Version of the Bible is far more related to the idea of “emptiness” or “without purpose” than to some form of pride. “In vain” can mean in an inconsequential manner.
One mark of a true believer is taking God, His names, and all references to God very seriously. True believers want to be very careful to avoid every possibility of taking His name in vain. Afterall, God takes it very seriously when anyone takes His name in vain. His command requires respect and avoidance of any vanity.
Exodus 20:7 Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
Here are 10 ways people can take God’s name in vain (there are many more):
(1) Ignoring God’s name
(2) Ignoring or failing to use any or all of the ways God reveals Himself through His name(s)
(3) Treating God’s name as common
(4) Using God’s name in cursing
(5) Referring to God thoughtlessly
(6) Referring to God in any disrespectful way
(7) Failing to actively “hallow” His name(s)
(8) Using God’s name in pretense, as in pretending to obey and to love God
(9) Being “associated” with God’s name yet disobeying God and bringing shame to Him by deeds that do not represent Him
(10) Failing to follow through with the kind of relationship God wants with each person