Holding forth the Word of Life
— Philippians 2:16a (KJV)
We are not to blaspheme or to abuse the name of God
by cursing,1 perjury,2 or unnecessary oaths,3 nor to share in such horrible sins by being silent bystanders.4
Rather, we must use the holy name of God
only with fear and reverence,5 so that we may rightly confess him,6 call upon him,7 and praise him in all our words and works.8
Certainly,1 for no sin is greater
or provokes God’s wrath more than the blaspheming of his name.
That is why he commanded it to be punished
with death.2
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