Do you ever hear anyone swearing using any other religious figures other than God or Jesus? Nope. Ray Comfort never disappoints. So glad he mentioned the Psalm verse…
The only thing that's really wrong with this is that the third Statement on the Decalogue means to not carry God's Name pointlessly. It's not about a phrase we use
Yes, good @to6955, - saying "He reigns!" when unbelievers abuse Jesus' name. ...Mine is: "Yes!? - Local representative here." ...(Usually greeted with silence. ☺)
Yeah. Revelation 21:8 even says the cowards and *_all_* liars have their part in the lake of fire. So much for “white” lies (not to mention “white” magic) - there is no way to _Christen_ sin (i.e., make it acceptable).
I was just contemplating this exact thing recently and realized that i am very guilty of this without even knowing and need to stop this blasphemy immediately thanks for the clarification on this subject
People say the “F” word a lot. It means forcible carnal knowledge- that is rape. I cringe every time I see or hear it! I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy!!
I thought the F bomb was just another word for intercourse. Which is still gross (and makes me cringe, too) but… probably not the same as unconsensual. Still, yep, still filthy.
@@JohnDoe-x2ewrong on 2 pts: It’s you’re and Yah (God) is almighty and your remarks are recorded and will held against you when you stand before the Son of Yah! Repent or perish…eternally! 1 John 1:9! Google it! He’s REAL!
He’s humble because he knows it isn’t something special about him but God has had Grace to save him and use him a and God can use you. But we aren’t all used the same way because we all have different spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12 says so).
I sometimes think even though I love reading God’s Word and praying for people that I may have some enmity towards God because I still have a hard time talking to Him one on one and telling Him my heart. I know it’s because I was abused as a child and had none of my emotional needs met by my parents. I am slowly healing through God’s Help because when I Do reach out He is faithful and just to forgive and help me heal. He always gives me the right answer s!
I felt that way for a long time and I realized it was two things: I had an unshakable sin in my life that made me feel distant from God, and also the Devil was giving me doubt of my salvation. I was able to work out my doubt once I learned where it was coming from, and then after several years of trying to stop my sin on my own, God rescued me like that 🫰 That's a personal testimony! You may not find you relate to either of those things, but I hope it was at least encouraging in some way.🙂
@@LilShredd Hi, Lil. I took a look at your profile a moment ago, and I hope that I can encourage you somewhat. I know that GOD doesn't hate you, so neither should I. All of us can feel unworthy, but feelings can be deceiving. Know this: You are greatly loved! Jesus says in John 15:12: "This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you." And, even if I never meet you this side of Heaven, I love you!
You still have an old nature, which we will have until we are raptured or die. Then, when we see Him, we will be like Him. Until then, God is conforming us to Jesus's image, but our progress is extremely slow going. Nobody has "arrived" at His perfect image when we die.
Father God, thank you that Catalina was receptive to your word. Holy Spirit, please help to nurture the seed of your word and love sown into her heart. AMEN.❤
I remember saying "gosh" in my christian school everytime someone said "god" irreverently, which was dozens of times a day. I was mocked for it by many students. I was not converted, but i had enough sense to not use God's name in vain. The staff never corrected it. So sad
Right. But God's Name is YHWH. The Third Statement means to not carry God's Name in vain. It's not to not say it pointlessly. While we shouldn't say God's Name without purpose, that's not what the Third Statement is talking about
It is not the "same" thing. It arose as a replacement interjection for the word "God", and if the person meant "God", to dishonor Him, they could easily enough say God. Words like "golly," "gee", etc, came to have their own lives as innocent interjections. God alone knows the heart, and what it intends, but most of the time, I assume the best. Not so much with j__z_, _because it always seems _to me_ to carry His name along, and abuse it. But it might be that someone has so grown up with that word that they don't hear blasphemy in it. I think I am sll the more sensitive about that word because i believe someone used it a lot, to try to desensitize me to irreverent talk about Jesus, as a sort of conditioning, which fit in with some other patterns to suggest that. But the other possibility is that she was brought up hearing that so much, and it didn't sound anymore irreverent to her than "gosh" does to me. When family members jumped down my throat, condemning me for saying "gosh" or "golly", whrn I was about 10, it had never occurred to me that they had anything to do with God. And I still believe in Jesus, but they seem to think that they are too grown-up to believe in Jesus. I escaped the legalistic non-denomination with faith in Jesus, but the non-denomination seems to have taken their child-faith with it.
Imagine being her father or mother. Your daughter Catalina telling you what happened to her today... Her, accepting Christ... I would break down in tears and thank God. I'm praying for my daughter too. Please help me pray for her... I've been a bad example as a Christian, and the world isn't helping either. But the Holy Spirit can!
She was so attentive to the words Ray spoke. I could see the Spirit working as Ray spoke. Praying for her. Ray I love you so much my friend. Laboring with you, Shane
Wow. I'm in a store contemplating buying a shirt for my daughter. The shirt says, "OM..."(you know the rest). The Holy Spirit said it was blasphemy. I thought 🤔💭 "where can I study this?" 💥BAM💥 THIS VIDEO CAME UP!!! 😲🙌🏾🎉
This is my biggest issue at the moment .. old habits are going to the grave just not as fast as I want .. I am a man of unclean lips but they get a bit cleaner everyday
People see our errors and judge the Faith. They don’t allow that our Faith puts us on a learning curve. A student doesn’t go from pre-school to PhD overnight.
I understand. I grieve so hard when I blow it. How I immediately turn back to Him is the diffence. I get tired of asking people to forgive me for when I sin in front of them. I am getting better and they are seeing it. Many have said to me, "you are sincere." I can then share very quickly how I love Jesus but more importantly how much He loves me and is changing me. 🙏
Let God help you: "Then I said, Woe is me, for I am finished! / For I am a man of unclean lips, / And in the midst of a people of unclean lips I dwell; / Yet my eyes have seen the King, Jehovah of hosts. Then one of the seraphim flew to me with an ember in his hand, which he had taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. And he touched my mouth with it and said, Now that this has touched your lips, / Your iniquity is taken away, and your sin is purged." (Isaiah 6:5-7) Recovery Version
Thank you for this video!!! I have struggled with using the Lord's name in vain, but once I stopped I felt a large burden being lifted off me...praying for all who struggle with this issue
What is the difference between these two? - A person commits a crime in public wearing a mask. - The same person commits the same crime wearing a Navy uniform One is worse because not only was there a crime committed, but the criminal harmed the reputation of the Navy by misrepresenting it by his conduct. This was bad teaching. This video perpetuates a foolish misunderstanding of the commandment. This is what it means: Do not adorn yourself with God's holy reputation for personal gain. Do not commit evil in the name of God. Do not misrepresent God's character to the world by claiming to be a Christian while behaving contrary to Christ. Don't smear his "name" by being a church-going hypocrite.
Thank you for this! I actually had to pray for the Lord to curb my tongue, because I was often saying things that were not right. Being a Christian, I want to honour God and our Lord Jesus Christ and did not want to say anything that was taking his name in vain. I know that I said these things out of habit but I am thankful to say that I no longer say this and that he answered my prayers. We always pray for all sorts of things and sometimes we need to pray for help to overcome our habits too. We often forget to do this, but he is always there to listen and help us overcome our sins. Thank you Jesus for always being with us! Praise the Lord and thank you Father God for answering our prayers. ✝️✝️✝️🙏🙏🙏🎺🎺🎺👑👑👑
Amen! I have a problem with swearing. I keep praying God will help me clean up my language. I try not to take God's name in vain and usually succeed. Swearing such a bad habit. It's become so ubiquitous that it's lost its shock value.
I want to know what blasphemy is and why this phrase qualifies if it was originally wtitten as sincere exclaimation by the psalmist. I think this video is misleading.
When I hear people say Oh my God, I reply “in him ,will I trust. “ I share that every where and it’s changing my friends and neighbors in how they talk.
God bless both Catalina and Moses and I pray that they receive the holy Spirit. I pray Catalina remains in the faith and grows stronger and I pray that Moses sees the truth in what Ray said, and that he comes to true repentance. Lord bless them and keep them in your hand. Amen.
Bless this man. Wow such a timely video. He stated things I’d never thought about and I’ve used ALLLL of them😭 Father God please forgive me. Seeing him talk to Catalina and how receptive she was made me so happy, I cried while he prayed for her. God bless Catalina and bless her on her journey. Amen 🙏🏿
Hearing someone speak His name in vain always hurts my heart (since I have come to believe and be born again, previously I used to use His name, as well) Just listening to Ray made my heart hurt, made this hard to watch, fortunately the condemnation didn’t get worse, I watched the whole thing. It’s hard to hear my family, who aren’t believers, use His name freely and derogatorily, sometimes they apologize to me, but I’m not the issue even if it does hurt my heart, like little daggers, every time ~ may the Lord bless and forgive us as we pray and forgive our enemies.
And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!” Romans 10:15
I'm 73 years old and I used to say this phrase A LOT not knowing it was offensive to God but now I know and even though there are times I automatically say it I have my daughter and grandchildren correcting me and pointing it out which I'm grateful for and my sister says whenever I catch myself saying out of a bad habit to include "I praise your name now and forever."
Respectfully elder, I do not believe it was offensive to God unless you intended for it to be so. The third commandment is not about speaking respectfully (although it is good to do so). The command to not "take God's name in vain" is commonly misinterpreted. To put it in other words: *Do not take* (accept, steal, adorn yourself with) *God's name* (his holy reputation or character) *in vain* (carelessly, lightly, for personal gain, or in a way that misrepresents God to others). I used to serve in the military. An example I used then was to the difference between if they committed a crime and if committed that same crime while wearing a military uniform. Both are crimes, but one is much worse because it smears the reputation of the service. When the psalmist wrote, "O My God" it was a sincere exclamation to God and is little different than how people say it today. But God knows our hearts. I believe your devotion to being a good example to your grandchildren is far more important to God than imagining he is offended by a minor habit of speech. I don't think our God is that petty.
This video conflates two issues: responsibility for your words and the concept of taking God's name in vain; these are related but separate. The 3rd commandment means to not adorn yourself with God's reputation carelessly; don't misrepresent Christ to people by behaving contrary to his character while representing him to others.
Pray for Catalina and her choice to surrender her life to the Lord Jesus. Thank you Ray for speaking Truth into their lives. Holy Spirit, please draw those interviewed and those who watch the clip! Praise Jesus Christ Hallelujah
Can't find a biblical church within an hour. Sadly, there are MANY claiming to be born again, even getting baptized, but they continue to fornicate, get drunk, commit adultery (that includes divorce and remarriage) and have idolatry. We WERE sinning, but Jesus made the way for us to hate our past sins and live holy. The doctrine of demons of OSAS that you profess Christ but continue in sin is heavily promoted by pastors and they say God will allow you to be a drunkard and let Satan kill you, and then you will go to heaven because you were saved. Guess who said that? Jack Hibbs! I just did a video about a church that baptized a divorced and remarried couple, and they have many divorced and remarried couples, but God calls it an abomination in Luke 16:18. The divorce rate is highest in the Bible belt among those who claim to be Christians. I noticed she was wearing an engagement ring, so I would have asked her if she is fornicating and was she willing to follow Jesus completely. And if she truly gets born again, then she can't get married to an unbeliever. Jesus is coming very soon for His bride. Maranatha.
Catalina made my cry, tears of joy because I could see the sincerity in her eyes. Father God, please don’t allow anyone or anything to distract this young lady from seeking You in Jesus Name I pray.. Amen 🙏🏾❤️🙇🏽♀️
The book of john gives what to look for in false prophets he says anyone who walks in darkness and claims to have fellowship is a liar most people that claim to be christians that go on abusing gods name in vain arent really christians they profess the name of christ but do not believe in there heart now that doesnt mean everyone thats ever slipped or said it is a false prophet but as john gave to look for false prophets thats one of them no love for the lords name or the name of god now there is some people though that do mess up with it even as christians but yeah most likely they profess belief but do not actually believe no judgment intended but try to correct them.
Thank YOU all for sharing this message. My eyes have opened once again. LW encourages me/so many to continue sharing the Gospel by faith and testimony.
I even hear small children saying it -How sad! When I hear someone disparaging the name of God I whisper to Him. “I’m deeply sorry Lord on their behalf. Your name is beautiful and you deserve all honor. May you be called every lovely word ever spoken by any human in every language.”
Thank you Ray for helping us to see the heart of God, bringing conviction with repentance because we Love him and want to be like Him. May the church abroad grow in reflecting Him to the lost and dead world around us.
Ray I just love you and pray God Almighty keeps using you to reach the lost❤ thank you for your continued FAITHFULNESS ❤ GOD I LRAISE YOU MY GOD AND MY KING 👑 FORGIVE ME FOR ALL MY AWFUL SINS😢
Great work Rhae ! It is always nice to see sinners surrender to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. That they might live again in his richness and glory. God Bless !
@@fabbrofamily7038 that maybe considered bad afterall jesus is known as the word, but i maybe wrong nor do i know your heart, so i say ask god on what he thinks.
Makes sense to convert all such habits to saying No! Unfortunately I have in my pre Christian habit said "Jesus Christ " as an exclamation. I say now sometimes Jeepers creepers instead but something inside me knows it a changed "Jesus Christ ". Better to say " instead "No"
Thank you so very much, Mr. Comfort. I'm grateful for you. I've been following Jesus for many years and find myself saying, "Oh my Goodness" but I still want to get away from that because it's far too easy to have a slip and say God's name wrongly. I accidentally did this just a few days ago and immediately felt horrible and repented. God bless you and thank you again. -Jill
Luk 12:26. If you can't be trusted with a little thing, you can't be trusted with a big thing. [end]. If you can't revere, holding your tongue, not saying the Lord's name in vain, then how can you handle anything bigger regarding the Lord's word? The last time I cussed the Lord's name, in the mid 90's; it shook me to the core, and never again.
Great reply. I am going to pass that on to my three little girls …society is doing no favors to us on teaching our kids the consequences of actions never mind speech… thank you lke 12:26
Lord, I ask for forgiveness for every time I’ve used your name in anger and for other commandments I’ve broken! Please put a guard over my mouth that I might not sin against you! Help me love you more every day! 💛🙏💛🕊️💛
my mother Lavanda was in the hospital for 2 1/2 weeks and then went to a rehab center and was there for 5 days and now is back in the hospital with breathing problems. she needs prayer God will restore her heart so she can breath normally. also my dad Edwin has been in the hospital since wensday with covid. he needs healing for that to get his strength back in Jesus name Amen. my parents are both 90 years old.
I have been really asking The Holy Spirit to keep me mindful of this. Sometimes I say “Oh Lord” and have to repent. My Mom always said not to call the Lord’s name in vain. I want to reverence and respect His name, for even His name is HOLY!!!!❤
I have been witnessing to so called "believers," who do not know what "born again" means, to another form of christian that shuns me when I approach them with the gospel, to JW's, LDS and atheists. The Lord has said that I should stop witnessing in this county as they do not want to hear the Word of God. They have shut me down, I fully understand why and must move onto the next location the Lord has called me too. I thank Jesus for discernment, understanding and wisdom. I have learned so much from you Ray. God bless.
Thank you Ray Comfort so much as as I'm hopeful ALL of us need to watch these videos. I'll admit how much I love video games given they're the entertainment I grew up with in my past yet still magnetize myself towards. God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit bless each and every one of ourselves and everyone that surrounds each of us unconditionally and with joy!!!!!! 🙏💓♥️💗💕🕊️👻😇👍🙌😊
Father, thank you for Ray's evangelism and that today Catalina accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. May she walk in a manner that's worthy of You, Lord. We praise You in the name of Jesus, Amen. ❤
I was glad Katalina noted the difference between Christian and Catholic and wanted to be Born Again. The young man at least has a seed planted. The more I get into "The Evidence Study Bible" the more I understand what is required for people to be born again, it is an awesome Bible that brings together the KJV offers. I also appreciate that it also includes a lot more information as well as how to witness to others. I will be sharing this video with my family and friends as well so their eyes will be open too.
I suppose it's what the intent is, knowing or not knowing Him? Psalm 59:1 Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; Defend me from those who rise up against me. Psalm 3:7 New King James Version 7 Arise, O Lord; Save me, O my God! For You have struck all my enemies on the cheekbone; You have broken the teeth of the ungodly.
Thank you, Thank you for bringing this up. It’s such a travesty that it’s taken so lightly by so-called Christians! May God have mercy!! I do sometimes say to people who use God’s name with disregard, He died for you.
Blessed are those who trust in God, and do not turn away from his love, kindness, mercy and righteousness! God bless everyone one of you. God loves you, but you need to realize how horrible of a person you are and how much you need God to save you from your sin and to become right with him.
Thank you for opening my eyes to this horrible sin. I am going to start praying and stop using this phrase. Again thank you for opening my eyes. Words are important and we have to stand before Him
I see so many people on the internet saying G- Awful to say express dislike or unpleasantness, But would than say the phrase " Totally W/cked" And think it is cool or good. This is what Satan has done to our society.
yeah, that's pretty bad, it makes me boil too especially when they literally claim to follow Christ. its one thing for a secular person to do it cause they are in enmity towards God but for someone that professes Christ, they need to repent!
Thank you; I am so tired of hearing it, makes me want to cry… and I hear people AT CHURCH saying it! And lately I am convicted not to say “oh my goodness” too because… I have no goodness outside of God. I am legitimately grieved by the fact I have said that one not realizing what I am saying :’(
Now that's the Spirit that I know. The devil likes it when we say my goodness because he knows that if we think that we have any goodness, then we are deceived, for all our righteousness' are as filthy rags. God Bless.
One time my mother was in my home and used our savior’s name in vain My knee jerk reaction was Mom do you know they use to stone people to death in the Old Testament for doing that Cured her for a time Years later I had the privilege to lead he to Christ
I pray the the next time people use the phrase, its in coming to repentant knowledge of the One theyve offended & trust in Jesus. Thank you LW team! May God bless you always!
I did too but when Jesus tells the young rich man, why do you call me good. There is none good but God. It convicted me that I have no goodness so I can't say that. I changed it to oh my!
Do you ever hear anyone swearing using any other religious figures other than God or Jesus? Nope. Ray Comfort never disappoints. So glad he mentioned the Psalm verse…
Me too!
The only thing that's really wrong with this is that the third Statement on the Decalogue means to not carry God's Name pointlessly. It's not about a phrase we use
means to not carry God's Name pointlessly
You explain with confusion
@@geordiewishart1683 how
@@geordiewishart1683 I edited the comment towards the end. It hopefully won't be as confusing now
Father, I repent for EVER using Your Name in vain. Forgive me. I love You, O Lord!
God’s name isn’t ‘gosh’
@Quincy_Morris EXACTLY
Amém!
The Fathers name is YHWH, not Jesus
@@Quincy_Morris
gosh was a mid 18th century euphemism for God.
I can’t stand when people use Jesus’s name as a curse word. Sometimes my response is “He reigns!”
Yes i have even say he’s my lord and savior
Yes, good @to6955, - saying "He reigns!" when unbelievers abuse Jesus' name. ...Mine is: "Yes!? - Local representative here." ...(Usually greeted with silence. ☺)
"He dead".
He rose ! Empty tomb! (eyewitnesses to it. Read John 20:14)
He didn’t. No eyewitness reports exist.
Kindly quit spreading false information.
Sometimes even what we feel is minor.. is a MAJOR OFFENSE TO OUR GOD❣️
Yes and we can see that in
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Yeah. Revelation 21:8 even says the cowards and *_all_* liars have their part in the lake of fire. So much for “white” lies (not to mention “white” magic) - there is no way to _Christen_ sin (i.e., make it acceptable).
If we're honest with ourselves, that is actually true most of the time.
like doing the exaxct oposite of leviticus 20:13 ?
Sometimes? ALWAYS!
At one time “oh G-d” was not heard on tv or movies unless the character was responding as a respectful prayer.
Exactly! Now it's everywhere.
So true
Because the reverence for God is gone in American culture
even children weren't allowed to say it, but now babbling babies will say it clearly.
In western culture yes but less so in eastern culture- why is that?
I was just contemplating this exact thing recently and realized that i am very guilty of this without even knowing and need to stop this blasphemy immediately thanks for the clarification on this subject
God is so good! The Holy Spirit completes that good work He began in us🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
People say the “F” word a lot. It means forcible carnal knowledge- that is rape. I cringe every time I see or hear it! I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy!!
I thought the F bomb was just another word for intercourse. Which is still gross (and makes me cringe, too) but… probably not the same as unconsensual. Still, yep, still filthy.
@@silversilk8438 means fornication under carnal knowledge.
*Who else agree with me that we all are alive today just because of GOD'S grace and mercy ❤️🤍❤️*
Your just here fo Likes, Be quiet you ...
Who else? , ..... bugger all.
Amen!
I agree ❤️
@@JohnDoe-x2ewrong on 2 pts: It’s you’re and Yah (God) is almighty and your remarks are recorded and will held against you when you stand before the Son of Yah! Repent or perish…eternally!
1 John 1:9! Google it! He’s REAL!
Commenting without watching the video.
But when I was Born Again it pierced my soul everytime I heard someone say it.
Same here
Me to.
I know that feeling wow I never thought of it that way.
Again, same here! I cringe when I hear that or any curse word against God
I was sad recently at work yesterday and when my friend there kept saying that, I felt a sharp urge to cry every time.
Ray is one of a kind, no one speaks like Him and he does it perfectly with love, gentleness and a mix of humor.
We are fearfully and wonderfully made🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼✨✨✨
He is one of GODs best farmers 🙏🏻 he plants so many seeds for GOD 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
He’s humble because he knows it isn’t something special about him but God has had Grace to save him and use him a and God can use you. But we aren’t all used the same way because we all have different spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12 says so).
I absolutely love brother Ray
No. Ray Comfort is an extremist who is turning people away from religion.
Catalina is a testament for us parents to keep praying for our children. Can you imagine her dad's joy?
Some people's parents disown them for excepting Christ so don't be so sure
Catalina really showed humility and an openness to the gospel. I agree with Ray’s prayer for her salvation.
It always makes me cry when someone like Catalina responds to the gospel and is born again! There is rejoicing in heaven!!
I sometimes think even though I love reading God’s Word and praying for people that I may have some enmity towards God because I still have a hard time talking to Him one on one and telling Him my heart.
I know it’s because I was abused as a child and had none of my emotional needs met by my parents. I am slowly healing through God’s Help because when I Do reach out He is faithful and just to forgive and help me heal. He always gives me the right answer s!
I felt that way for a long time and I realized it was two things: I had an unshakable sin in my life that made me feel distant from God, and also the Devil was giving me doubt of my salvation. I was able to work out my doubt once I learned where it was coming from, and then after several years of trying to stop my sin on my own, God rescued me like that 🫰
That's a personal testimony! You may not find you relate to either of those things, but I hope it was at least encouraging in some way.🙂
@@LilShredd Hi, Lil. I took a look at your profile a moment ago, and I hope that I can encourage you somewhat. I know that GOD doesn't hate you, so neither should I. All of us can feel unworthy, but feelings can be deceiving. Know this: You are greatly loved! Jesus says in John 15:12: "This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you." And, even if I never meet you this side of Heaven, I love you!
@@stevenward3856 Thanks! I was just making a joke for people who hate conservatives/Christians. I don't regret my beliefs!
You still have an old nature, which we will have until we are raptured or die. Then, when we see Him, we will be like Him. Until then, God is conforming us to Jesus's image, but our progress is extremely slow going. Nobody has "arrived" at His perfect image when we die.
God Bless you❤
Father God, thank you that Catalina was receptive to your word. Holy Spirit, please help to nurture the seed of your word and love sown into her heart. AMEN.❤
I remember saying "gosh" in my christian school everytime someone said "god" irreverently, which was dozens of times a day. I was mocked for it by many students. I was not converted, but i had enough sense to not use God's name in vain. The staff never corrected it. So sad
Don’t say g-o-s-h either. It’s the same thing
@@myINFJlife it's definitely a lot better than saying "God"
@@myINFJlife I hear pastors say "gosh" all the time so please explain how it's the same thing. TIA.
Right. But God's Name is YHWH. The Third Statement means to not carry God's Name in vain. It's not to not say it pointlessly. While we shouldn't say God's Name without purpose, that's not what the Third Statement is talking about
It is not the "same" thing. It arose as a replacement interjection for the word "God", and if the person meant "God", to dishonor Him, they could easily enough say God. Words like "golly," "gee", etc, came to have their own lives as innocent interjections. God alone knows the heart, and what it intends, but most of the time, I assume the best. Not so much with j__z_, _because it always seems _to me_ to carry His name along, and abuse it. But it might be that someone has so grown up with that word that they don't hear blasphemy in it. I think I am sll the more sensitive about that word because i believe someone used it a lot, to try to desensitize me to irreverent talk about Jesus, as a sort of conditioning, which fit in with some other patterns to suggest that. But the other possibility is that she was brought up hearing that so much, and it didn't sound anymore irreverent to her than "gosh" does to me.
When family members jumped down my throat, condemning me for saying "gosh" or "golly", whrn I was about 10, it had never occurred to me that they had anything to do with God. And I still believe in Jesus, but they seem to think that they are too grown-up to believe in Jesus. I escaped the legalistic non-denomination with faith in Jesus, but the non-denomination seems to have taken their child-faith with it.
Imagine being her father or mother. Your daughter Catalina telling you what happened to her today... Her, accepting Christ... I would break down in tears and thank God. I'm praying for my daughter too. Please help me pray for her... I've been a bad example as a Christian, and the world isn't helping either. But the Holy Spirit can!
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Amen I'll pray for you
May the Lord Bless you 🙏🏼
I'm praying for my daughter so l will pray for yours too. God bless you
thats what I was thinking, her mum and especially her dad!! she is so so pretty, and so gentle. I will pray for her!!!
She was so attentive to the words Ray spoke. I could see the Spirit working as Ray spoke. Praying for her. Ray I love you so much my friend.
Laboring with you,
Shane
She is so beautiful she truly is made in the image of God that’s why the enemy try to distract her away from God!
@@Italiaasicily So are ugly people NOT made in God's image?
Wow. I'm in a store contemplating buying a shirt for my daughter. The shirt says, "OM..."(you know the rest). The Holy Spirit said it was blasphemy. I thought 🤔💭 "where can I study this?" 💥BAM💥 THIS VIDEO CAME UP!!! 😲🙌🏾🎉
Name = Reputation
In other words...
Don't accept or wear the reputation of Christ carelessly.
The IA can read your mind
Amen.
You mean A.I.@@PH7018c
I uttered this today and BAM this video showed up on my feed today too! Now I will swear by saying "FJB" instead after repenting!
This is my biggest issue at the moment .. old habits are going to the grave just not as fast as I want .. I am a man of unclean lips but they get a bit cleaner everyday
People see our errors and judge the Faith. They don’t allow that our Faith puts us on a learning curve. A student doesn’t go from pre-school to PhD overnight.
I understand. I grieve so hard when I blow it. How I immediately turn back to Him is the diffence. I get tired of asking people to forgive me for when I sin in front of them. I am getting better and they are seeing it. Many have said to me, "you are sincere." I can then share very quickly how I love Jesus but more importantly how much He loves me and is changing me. 🙏
Amen! Me too! Me too….
im also working on getting better with this, it has been a old bad habit, not even sure when or how it started
Let God help you:
"Then I said, Woe is me, for I am finished! / For I am a man of unclean lips, / And in the midst of a people of unclean lips I dwell; / Yet my eyes have seen the King, Jehovah of hosts. Then one of the seraphim flew to me with an ember in his hand, which he had taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. And he touched my mouth with it and said, Now that this has touched your lips, / Your iniquity is taken away, and your sin is purged." (Isaiah 6:5-7) Recovery Version
“Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; Defend me from those who rise up against me.” Psalm 59:1
AMEN!!!🙏
Your example is not the same context of which Ray is speaking.
You should know that. Now, go be a blessing.
@@mikenixon2401he said “never” which doesn’t need context. You should know that if you read the title of this video.
@mikenixon2401 Daneilchildofgod has a point though. Don't let your pride get into the way. It's OK to be wrong.
@@danielchildofgod I am not gong to argue over something like this. So, don't try.
Thank you for this video!!! I have struggled with using the Lord's name in vain, but once I stopped I felt a large burden being lifted off me...praying for all who struggle with this issue
What is the difference between these two?
- A person commits a crime in public wearing a mask.
- The same person commits the same crime wearing a Navy uniform
One is worse because not only was there a crime committed, but the criminal harmed the reputation of the Navy by misrepresenting it by his conduct.
This was bad teaching. This video perpetuates a foolish misunderstanding of the commandment.
This is what it means:
Do not adorn yourself with God's holy reputation for personal gain. Do not commit evil in the name of God. Do not misrepresent God's character to the world by claiming to be a Christian while behaving contrary to Christ. Don't smear his "name" by being a church-going hypocrite.
Thank you for this! I actually had to pray for the Lord to curb my tongue, because I was often saying things that were not right. Being a Christian, I want to honour God and our Lord Jesus Christ and did not want to say anything that was taking his name in vain. I know that I said these things out of habit but I am thankful to say that I no longer say this and that he answered my prayers. We always pray for all sorts of things and sometimes we need to pray for help to overcome our habits too. We often forget to do this, but he is always there to listen and help us overcome our sins. Thank you Jesus for always being with us! Praise the Lord and thank you Father God for answering our prayers. ✝️✝️✝️🙏🙏🙏🎺🎺🎺👑👑👑
Amen! I have a problem with swearing. I keep praying God will help me clean up my language. I try not to take God's name in vain and usually succeed. Swearing such a bad habit. It's become so ubiquitous that it's lost its shock value.
7:10 This girl is seriously touched when she realized how serious a sin blasphemy is. May Lord Jesus Christ Bless You All!❤
I want to know what blasphemy is and why this phrase qualifies if it was originally wtitten as sincere exclaimation by the psalmist.
I think this video is misleading.
NO WEAPON SHALL FORM AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER, AMEN HALLELUJAH GLORY TO GOD ✝️ 🙏 🙌
No context whatsoever...
cut the religious stuff
concentrate on the spiritual stuff.
@@bellavirgo8073 😂 what does that even mean?
When I hear people say Oh my God, I reply “in him ,will I trust. “ I share that every where and it’s changing my friends and neighbors in how they talk.
Yes great idea
Catalina! Welcome to your forever family! My heart is full of joy for you!
I love that I hate it. The Lord has my heart. ❤️✝️🙏
Amen 🙏
Me too
Yes, always jars with me too!
Use protection, or you'll end up like Mary.
@howdydoodey3872 You have the mind of a great race horse :) You run best on a dirt track.
God bless both Catalina and Moses and I pray that they receive the holy Spirit. I pray Catalina remains in the faith and grows stronger and I pray that Moses sees the truth in what Ray said, and that he comes to true repentance. Lord bless them and keep them in your hand. Amen.
Bless this man. Wow such a timely video. He stated things I’d never thought about and I’ve used ALLLL of them😭 Father God please forgive me. Seeing him talk to Catalina and how receptive she was made me so happy, I cried while he prayed for her. God bless Catalina and bless her on her journey. Amen 🙏🏿
Psalms 22:2
O MY GOD, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent.
That was spoken to him and not in a vain useless way.
@@friend2u777 I agree. It depends on where your heart is.
Your content has helped me to share the gospel with my friends and family. Thanks Living Waters!
I hope not this content. It is very misleading.
Hearing someone speak His name in vain always hurts my heart (since I have come to believe and be born again, previously I used to use His name, as well) Just listening to Ray made my heart hurt, made this hard to watch, fortunately the condemnation didn’t get worse, I watched the whole thing. It’s hard to hear my family, who aren’t believers, use His name freely and derogatorily, sometimes they apologize to me, but I’m not the issue even if it does hurt my heart, like little daggers, every time ~ may the Lord bless and forgive us as we pray and forgive our enemies.
There are ways to cry out "O God, my God!" as in the Bible, but it depends the attitude of the heart when saying so, intent, etc.
And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!” Romans 10:15
To God be the glory for giving the young lady ears to hear.
I love to see the young people with open and listening hearts and minds. Ray really knows how to speak to them. Love it.
I'm 73 years old and I used to say this phrase A LOT not knowing it was offensive to God but now I know and even though there are times I automatically say it I have my daughter and grandchildren correcting me and pointing it out which I'm grateful for and my sister says whenever I catch myself saying out of a bad habit to include "I praise your name now and forever."
Respectfully elder,
I do not believe it was offensive to God unless you intended for it to be so.
The third commandment is not about speaking respectfully (although it is good to do so). The command to not "take God's name in vain" is commonly misinterpreted.
To put it in other words:
*Do not take* (accept, steal, adorn yourself with) *God's name* (his holy reputation or character) *in vain* (carelessly, lightly, for personal gain, or in a way that misrepresents God to others).
I used to serve in the military. An example I used then was to the difference between if they committed a crime and if committed that same crime while wearing a military uniform. Both are crimes, but one is much worse because it smears the reputation of the service.
When the psalmist wrote, "O My God" it was a sincere exclamation to God and is little different than how people say it today. But God knows our hearts.
I believe your devotion to being a good example to your grandchildren is far more important to God than imagining he is offended by a minor habit of speech. I don't think our God is that petty.
I love the way you capture the attention of these teenagers and young people. It’s amazing. Thank you for helping them find their way ❤
Thank you for sharing the truth about the things we say without thinking. Its so important to educate ourselves about every word we say.
This video conflates two issues: responsibility for your words and the concept of taking God's name in vain; these are related but separate.
The 3rd commandment means to not adorn yourself with God's reputation carelessly; don't misrepresent Christ to people by behaving contrary to his character while representing him to others.
Pray for Catalina and her choice to surrender her life to the Lord Jesus. Thank you Ray for speaking Truth into their lives. Holy Spirit, please draw those interviewed and those who watch the clip! Praise Jesus Christ Hallelujah
PEACE AND BLESSINGS TO ALL..
READ YOUR BIBLES..
BE IN A LOCAL CHURCH
SHARE THE GOOD NEWS WHEREEVER YOU GO
Can't find a biblical church within an hour. Sadly, there are MANY claiming to be born again, even getting baptized, but they continue to fornicate, get drunk, commit adultery (that includes divorce and remarriage) and have idolatry. We WERE sinning, but Jesus made the way for us to hate our past sins and live holy. The doctrine of demons of OSAS that you profess Christ but continue in sin is heavily promoted by pastors and they say God will allow you to be a drunkard and let Satan kill you, and then you will go to heaven because you were saved. Guess who said that? Jack Hibbs!
I just did a video about a church that baptized a divorced and remarried couple, and they have many divorced and remarried couples, but God calls it an abomination in Luke 16:18. The divorce rate is highest in the Bible belt among those who claim to be Christians. I noticed she was wearing an engagement ring, so I would have asked her if she is fornicating and was she willing to follow Jesus completely. And if she truly gets born again, then she can't get married to an unbeliever. Jesus is coming very soon for His bride. Maranatha.
Don't knock on my door you ray of sunshine.
What a sweet girl Catalina ! Love her honesty. Praying for her and Moses.
I always considered those letters/words are taking God's name in vain. Thank you for the history listen. God bless you and keep you in your work.
Catalina made my cry, tears of joy because I could see the sincerity in her eyes. Father God, please don’t allow anyone or anything to distract this young lady from seeking You in Jesus Name I pray.. Amen 🙏🏾❤️🙇🏽♀️
I’m thanking God for this ministry.
WALK BY FAITH AND NOT BY SIGHT ALWAYS, AMEN HALLELUJAH GLORY TO GOD ✝️ 🙏 🙌
So many Christians use this. It breaks my heart.😢
The book of john gives what to look for in false prophets he says anyone who walks in darkness and claims to have fellowship is a liar most people that claim to be christians that go on abusing gods name in vain arent really christians they profess the name of christ but do not believe in there heart now that doesnt mean everyone thats ever slipped or said it is a false prophet but as john gave to look for false prophets thats one of them no love for the lords name or the name of god now there is some people though that do mess up with it even as christians but yeah most likely they profess belief but do not actually believe no judgment intended but try to correct them.
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Thank YOU all for sharing this message. My eyes have opened once again. LW encourages me/so many to continue sharing the Gospel by faith and testimony.
This young lady has a soft heart, which is good. The atheist is unknowingly under conviction but he's willing and that's good too. ❤
It took me awhile to stop using it. Especially when I understood the wrong i was doing.
Thanks for sharing this
I even hear small children saying it -How sad! When I hear someone disparaging the name of God I whisper to Him. “I’m deeply sorry Lord on their behalf. Your name is beautiful and you deserve all honor. May you be called every lovely word ever spoken by any human in every language.”
My Wonderful, Savior, Messiah...
My Everything !!! My Holy Loving Father ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
GOD IS IN CONTROL ALWAYS, AMEN HALLELUJAH GLORY TO GOD ✝️ 🙏 🙌
@@QuietlyContemplatingwhat's wrong with their comment?
Im cut to my heart whenever I hear little children use this term, but even moreso because I know they learned it most probably from their parents
The gospel is so painful yet so beautiful!
Thank you Ray for helping us to see the heart of God, bringing conviction with repentance because we Love him and want to be like Him.
May the church abroad grow in reflecting Him to the lost and dead world around us.
Ray I just love you and pray God Almighty keeps using you to reach the lost❤ thank you for your continued FAITHFULNESS ❤ GOD I LRAISE YOU MY GOD AND MY KING 👑 FORGIVE ME FOR ALL MY AWFUL SINS😢
Great work Rhae ! It is always nice to see sinners surrender to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. That they might live again in his richness and glory. God Bless !
I’m guilty of using it when something really bad happens suddenly. I’m working on it and always sincerely ask for forgiveness. 🙏
That’s me too. I always repent and ask forgiveness .
Thank you, Mr. Comfort for covering this. Romans 2:24 and Isaiah 52:5 explains this is a judgement. Very painful to hear when people use it. 😔
I agree completely. I even try to avoid using Puritanized versions, for example “oh my gosh” or “gosh darn.”
i agree!
how about oh my word! ...?
@@fabbrofamily7038 that maybe considered bad afterall jesus is known as the word, but i maybe wrong nor do i know your heart, so i say ask god on what he thinks.
How about just super glue your face shut and be the most morally superior cult member of the century? 😅😅😅
What about "oh my goodness"
Makes sense to convert all such habits to saying No!
Unfortunately I have in my pre Christian habit said "Jesus Christ " as an exclamation.
I say now sometimes Jeepers creepers instead but something inside me knows it a changed "Jesus Christ ". Better to say " instead "No"
May God continue to bless your work for Him.
What you do takes courage, because many don't want to hear the truth..
Bless you
LOVE YOU ALL...ALOHA FROM HAWAII...🌺🌺🌺
"I'll consider it" is better than nothing - but hopefully the fellow who said that will do far more than merely consider it.
Thanks for these videos!
It's so hard to hear now that I follow after Christ
Thank you so very much, Mr. Comfort. I'm grateful for you. I've been following Jesus for many years and find myself saying, "Oh my Goodness" but I still want to get away from that because it's far too easy to have a slip and say God's name wrongly. I accidentally did this just a few days ago and immediately felt horrible and repented. God bless you and thank you again. -Jill
Such a clear and detailed explanation. Ty so much, Ray.
Luk 12:26. If you can't be trusted with a little thing, you can't be trusted with a big thing. [end]. If you can't revere, holding your tongue, not saying the Lord's name in vain, then how can you handle anything bigger regarding the Lord's word? The last time I cussed the Lord's name, in the mid 90's; it shook me to the core, and never again.
Great reply. I am going to pass that on to my three little girls …society is doing no favors to us on teaching our kids the consequences of actions never mind speech… thank you lke 12:26
When others say Jesus or God's name in vain, I respond with "loves you"
Lord, I ask for forgiveness for every time I’ve used your name in anger and for other commandments I’ve broken! Please put a guard over my mouth that I might not sin against you! Help me love you more every day! 💛🙏💛🕊️💛
my mother Lavanda was in the hospital for 2 1/2 weeks and then went to a rehab center and was there for 5 days and now is back in the hospital with breathing problems. she needs prayer God will restore her heart so she can breath normally. also my dad Edwin has been in the hospital since wensday with covid. he needs healing for that to get his strength back in Jesus name Amen. my parents are both 90 years old.
God bless your parents. Said a prayer for them, and for you.
@@isabeld.9926 Thanks for everyones prayers. God bless you all.
May God bless them
I have been really asking The Holy Spirit to keep me mindful of this. Sometimes I say “Oh Lord” and have to repent. My Mom always said not to call the Lord’s name in vain. I want to reverence and respect His name, for even His name is HOLY!!!!❤
I have been witnessing to so called "believers," who do not know what "born again" means, to another form of christian that shuns me when I approach them with the gospel, to JW's, LDS and atheists. The Lord has said that I should stop witnessing in this county as they do not want to hear the Word of God. They have shut me down, I fully understand why and must move onto the next location the Lord has called me too. I thank Jesus for discernment, understanding and wisdom. I have learned so much from you Ray. God bless.
Thank you for bringing this to light!!! ❤❤❤
Great teaching!! Thank you! May God bless you and keep you!
i pledge my soul to satan!
Thank you Ray Comfort so much as as I'm hopeful ALL of us need to watch these videos. I'll admit how much I love video games given they're the entertainment I grew up with in my past yet still magnetize myself towards. God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit bless each and every one of ourselves and everyone that surrounds each of us unconditionally and with joy!!!!!! 🙏💓♥️💗💕🕊️👻😇👍🙌😊
God bless you Ray Comfort ❤
Father, thank you for Ray's evangelism and that today Catalina accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. May she walk in a manner that's worthy of You, Lord. We praise You in the name of Jesus, Amen. ❤
I was glad Katalina noted the difference between Christian and Catholic and wanted to be Born Again. The young man at least has a seed planted. The more I get into "The Evidence Study Bible" the more I understand what is required for people to be born again, it is an awesome Bible that brings together the KJV offers. I also appreciate that it also includes a lot more information as well as how to witness to others. I will be sharing this video with my family and friends as well so their eyes will be open too.
Ray has a video why he won't lead them in a Sinner's Prayer, and I AGREE WITH RAY.
@@WalkingbytheSpiritAlways I will check that out as I haven't come across it yet. Thanks.
@@WalkingbytheSpiritAlways I edited it out, as I see his point.
Wow I never knew that. I thought it meant oh my gosh. Guess I'll have to think of another word for an expression. Thanks for the enlightening ❤
It does mean a mild form of that.
Love your courage Ray! 🌷❤️🌷
You can see in her eyes that she does actually care about what she's hearing.❤
I suppose it's what the intent is, knowing or not knowing Him?
Psalm 59:1
Deliver me from my enemies, O my God;
Defend me from those who rise up against me.
Psalm 3:7
New King James Version
7 Arise, O Lord;
Save me, O my God!
For You have struck all my enemies on the cheekbone;
You have broken the teeth of the ungodly.
The difference is between addressing God in prayer and using the phrase as an expletive.
@@ricksonora6656 yes Amen
Thank you, Thank you for bringing this up. It’s such a travesty that it’s taken so lightly by so-called Christians! May God have mercy!! I do sometimes say to people who use God’s name with disregard, He died for you.
Thanks so MUCH for this explanation!! God bless you..
Thank you, Ray , for the amazing teachings you always share with us
Blessed are those who trust in God, and do not turn away from his love, kindness, mercy and righteousness! God bless everyone one of you. God loves you, but you need to realize how horrible of a person you are and how much you need God to save you from your sin and to become right with him.
Thank you for opening my eyes to this horrible sin. I am going to start praying and stop using this phrase. Again thank you for opening my eyes. Words are important and we have to stand before Him
SECOND CORINTHIANS 6:17 , AMEN HALLELUJAH GLORY TO GOD ✝️ 🙏 🙌
Thank you much for this video Brother Ray.
God bless you all.
Thumbs up ~John
Well said, Ray. God (Yahweh) bless you Ray!
I see so many people on the internet saying G- Awful to say express dislike or unpleasantness,
But would than say the phrase " Totally W/cked" And think it is cool or good.
This is what Satan has done to our society.
The one that really boils my blood is Christians saying "G.D".
yeah, that's pretty bad, it makes me boil too especially when they literally claim to follow Christ. its one thing for a secular person to do it cause they are in enmity towards God but for someone that professes Christ, they need to repent!
What does that mean?
@@denismarquez2966 I'm not going to spell it out, it's a popular blasphemy that people used, typically when they're mad.
Thank you; I am so tired of hearing it, makes me want to cry… and I hear people AT CHURCH saying it! And lately I am convicted not to say “oh my goodness” too because… I have no goodness outside of God. I am legitimately grieved by the fact I have said that one not realizing what I am saying :’(
Now that's the Spirit that I know. The devil likes it when we say my goodness because he knows that if we think that we have any goodness, then we are deceived, for all our righteousness' are as filthy rags.
God Bless.
I want to go out and do what Ray does. I'm very open about my faith and how God saved me from my alcoholism.
One time my mother was in my home and used our savior’s name in vain
My knee jerk reaction was
Mom do you know they use to stone people to death in the Old Testament for doing that
Cured her for a time
Years later I had the privilege to lead he to Christ
I pray the the next time people use the phrase, its in coming to repentant knowledge of the One theyve offended & trust in Jesus. Thank you LW team! May God bless you always!
i pledge my soul to satan !
@@David-u5w2r vanity? lol, when did i ever point to myself? I made a comment, same as you did, are YOU vain for doing so?
When I first became a Christian I switched it to oh my goodness.
I did too but when Jesus tells the young rich man, why do you call me good. There is none good but God. It convicted me that I have no goodness so I can't say that. I changed it to oh my!
That's nice. sarcasm
@@sonshineandsongyou've imprisoned yourself in your own mental cult. Probably stop sharing and get psychiatric help.
I'll never understand why trolls are here 😖
Psalms 25:2
“O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.”
Thank you for clarifying