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We must be extremely careful about what we say regarding the name of the Lord.
It is possible to blaspheme the name of the Lord with a curse without even realizing that you have done so.Many times, people blaspheme the name of the Lord with a curse but are completely unable to tell that they have blasphemed the name of the Lord with a curse
Blaspheming the name of the Lord with a curse is a very grievous act that carries eternal consequences.
The Bible contains a specific account of a man who blasphemed the name of the Lord with a curse.
Because this biblical figure blasphemed the name of the Lord, the Lord commanded that he be stoned to death and thus The command of the Lord was executed as it was said by the Lord , and the man was indeed stoned to death.Leviticus 24:10-14[10]Now the son of an Israelite woman, whose father was an Egyptian, went out among the Israelites, and he and a man of Israel quarreled and strove together in the camp.[11]The Israelite woman’s son blasphemed the Name [of the Lord] and cursed. They brought him to Moses–his mother was Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan.[12]And they put him in custody until the will of the Lord might be declared to them.[13]And the Lord said to Moses,[14]Bring him who has cursed out of the camp, and let all who heard him lay their hands upon his head; then let all the congregation stone him.
So we realise that the severity of the punishment highlights the gravity of speaking carelessly about the Lord’s name and that our awareness of what we say is crucial to avoid unintentional blasphemy.
Reflective questions about the teaching
a) What does it mean to blaspheme the name of the Lord with a curse?
b) In the bible, what did the Lord say be done to the man that blasphemed His name with a curse?
c) What was done to the MAN who blasphemed the name of the Lord with a curse
d) Give an analysed response as due to our purpose of word
Confession prayer
Dear Lord Jesus I pray that I will not blaspheme your name with a curse in Jesus name amen