"I tell you the truth, all sin and
blasphemy can be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes the Holy Spirit will never
be forgiven. This is a sin with eternal consequences." Mark
3:28-29
Blasphemy— as described by Strong’s
definition at the Blue Letter Bible website—is vilification (especially against God),
evil speaking, railing. It is clearly is evil speaking, slander, speech that is
injurious to another’s good name, or irreverently speaking against God.
Jesus always speaks the
Father God’s will. He doesn’t want the Holy Spirit to be blasphemed—and that is
pretty high regard for the third part of the Trinity. You don’t often hear
about the Holy Spirit and so I am impressed this directive against blasphemy is
expressly focused towards the Holy Spirit. Misusing the name of the Lord is one
of the Ten Commandments and we see David speaking up for God in Psalm 139—not
wanting God’s enemies to blaspheme Him.
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You must not misuse the name of the LORD your God. The LORD will not
let you go unpunished if you misuse his name. Exodus 20:7
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O God, if only you would destroy the wicked! Get out of my life, you
murderers! They blaspheme you; your enemies misuse your name. O LORD, shouldn't
I hate those who hate you? Shouldn't I despise those who oppose you? Yes, I
hate them with total hatred, for your enemies are my enemies. Psalm
139:19-22
Blasphemy is not to be taken lightly. Other
sins can be forgiven…but NOT blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Are you careful
about what you think and say?
Prayer
~ Lord God, I have hidden your word in
my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11. Guard my heart above
all else, for it determines the course of my life. Proverbs 4:23.
Daily
Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 1-2
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2018 Text and photos by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted
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