Do not use God’s name lightly

PNG is predominantly a Christian country.
Ironically, peace-lo­ving visitors are greeted by bag-snatching, robbe­ries and even assaults.
It is pretty scary and even unbelievable to ima­gine that this could happen in our so-called Christian country, but that is the reality.
A long-time expatriate resident told me he felt hypocritical to attend church because he did not feel comfortable praying and worshipping with a congregation whose mem­­bers get involved in stone-throwing and fighting the next morning.
Presumably, some of our MPs who will be declared winners of this year’s elections would have made it through bribery and all kinds of deceitful means.
They will then shamelessly attribute their success  to God.
The second command of the Bible forbids the use of the Lord’s name vainly.
It is dishonouring to use His name thoughtlessly.
Those who abuse the His name are being wat­ched by God.
He will not hold the transgressor guiltless and He will not be mocked.
The fact His name is used so often thoughtlessly and in trivial matters grieve the tender spirit of God.
 
Kandatala Lelyo
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