What’s in a Name…

My Belief                                              

Have you noticed how common profane language using the name of Allah is? Think about how often you hear things like “Muhammad dam it”, or “Sweet Buddha”. No, I’m not crazy. I am simply trying to illustrate the point that you never hear any name of any other religion ever taken in vain. Our culture has take the name of God, Jesus Christ, and countless variants thrown around like they are going out of style. Most people don’t even notice all the times that the name of God is casually used in everyday life. Why is it that Allah, Buddha, Sheeva, Muhammad, or Joseph Smith are never used in swearing, cursing, or just casual gestures? Why are the names of God, Jesus Christ and The Holy Spirit the only ones trampled on?

I will tell you why this is! Satan is in control of this world! He does not hate Buddha, Allah or Muhammad. He knows they ARE NOT REAL. They are fake! Satan created them to keep as many people as possible away from the one true God. Satan hates God, Satan hate Jesus, and Satan hates YOU! Satan will do all he can to trample on the name of God and to curse the name of Jesus. In fact, the end of the Bible tells us this is exactly how Satan “kicks off” the tribulation at the end of the age. He plans to set himself up as God and blaspheme God loudly from the temple in Jerusalem. Satan will never be as powerful as God. He will never get the exalted thrown of God no matter how much he wishes, schemes, or tries for it. In essence the only thing Satan can really do is make fun of God, trash His name, and try to get you to do the same.

Scripture

Rev 13:5 Then the beast was allowed to speak great blasphemies against God. And he was given authority to do whatever he wanted for forty-two months.

Exodus 20:7  "You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.

Application for Life

Take one week and see if you can count how many times you hear the name of God or Jesus just thrown around like it was the word “is”. If you are guilty of misusing the name God, then ask for for forgiveness and research why the name of God is so Holy. Also count how many times you hear any other religious names kicked around. Jesus is the most beautiful name we have. We should hold it in the highest possible regard. When we use the name of God or Jesus it should ONLY be to bring Glory and Honor to Him.