Bible study Blaspheming

Ever blasphemed? It's something we all do, some of the time without even thinking about it. But what are Jesus' views on this? Here I take a closer look on what Jesus really thinks about Blasphemers.

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This article contains opinions based on the bible, please bare in mind that these are only opinions I have formed, it is up to you whether you agree with them or not.

Many Christians around the world, refer to:

Exodus 20:7

"Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain."

When you say phrases such as 'Oh my god' and 'Jesus Christ'.

So to understand whether or not, saying such phrases is sinful, we first need to take a look at what the word 'vain' means, and how it fits into the text used. Vain can mean “empty,” “nothing,” “worthless,” or “to no good purpose.” So the passage as a whole, means those that use his name in a way that makes him seem like nothing, will be heald guilty. This passage is in the ten commandments.

So are commonly used phrases such as 'Jesus Christ' a sin? The answer is, it depends. The lord knows our true intentions, our meanings, he knows how we intended the phrases to be. But we should be cautious of saying such words, as when we say these words, it tends to be in a time of something negative.

These words are used in a time of shock, or upset, annoyance. So are we relating Jesus/God, to every bad situation in our lives? Or are we thinking of him to help us through the words of which have been spoken to us, or what we have witnessed? The answer is within you.

Why do you use these words?

The reason to be cautious of using such words also, is, let's think of a situation. Two girls almost walk into a muddy puddle, and one of the girls scream "Jesus Christ". Is this a situation that really needs help? Most puddles aren't the end as it were. So in this situation, even if the intent wasn't to lay an insult onto the lord, the other girl hearing this, could associate the Lord to every bad situation and not know why.⏩'

It is important to not say these words as a part of your every day vocabulary. An apology to the lord, if you have used his name in this way, would go far.

However, if you say these words in a state of pure distress, or anxious feelings, I feel as though the Lord wouldn't judge you. But be mindful of others, and try not to use the phrases in your everyday vocabulary. 

The Lord knows our true intent, the Lord is the only judge that matters, remember that. Also remember that the Lord is the only perfect being. He is the perfect spirit. So such words said without bad intent, most probably wouldn't faze him. But remember, he will explain everything to us, when we finally meet him, and it will all make sense.

Some people also quote:

Mark 7:22-23
"Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man."

This verse is completely irrelevant. The word 'Blaspheme' means to talk badly about Jesus/God.

So what is classed as taking the Lord's name in vain? The answer is, talking about him, in a way that makes him seem powerless. Talking badly of the lord. And I believe, using his name in a situation where your stomach doesn't churn and you have no reason to say it. You may start to find him powerless yourself, and that is what he is most afraid of.

God/Jesus's worst fear for every person, is that we begin to no longer understand just how powerful he is. We need to know how powerful the lord is. If we don't, most people would not fear eternal fire, we would not look forward to what the Lord has in store for us if we have faith in him. 

This is why, making the lord seem weak to ourselves and other people, is so dangerous. This life on Earth is temporary, but life with him is eternity.

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