tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834487985480609150.post6179879217795732352..comments2011-08-19T06:33:00.794-07:00Comments on Life Through This Window: O. M. G.Benjamin4927http://www.blogger.com/profile/02464199803668679552noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834487985480609150.post-57927724434118821592011-08-19T06:33:00.794-07:002011-08-19T06:33:00.794-07:00A few of my opinions...
When I think of taking the...A few of my opinions...<br />When I think of taking the LORD'S name in vain, I also think of how Israel was a covenant people - in that they had covenanted with Jehovah and taken on His name. When they rebelled against God, they acted in a way contrary to His nature - nullifying His atonement and name and mocking the covenant they made with Him.<br /><br />I think it still applicable for anyone who covenants with God - those who take on His name. Of course, we're not perfect, but we can make His atonement become vain if we covenant with him with no intention to keep that covenant...<br /><br />2. As far as God speaking to the children of Israel, who had been delivered from bondage. I think that it has dual meaning - both literal and symbolic. Later on, in Isaiah, there is much mention of Babylon. Of course, at the time, Babylon was a specific place. However, the concept of Babylon has remained a symbol of worldliness. So, I think that you can take it both ways.<br /><br />And as far as keeping the rest of the Mosaic law - if you are a Christian, then you believe that Christ fulfilled it, and made a new covenant with His people. Otherwise, I'm not sure about the reasons that those of the Jewish faith do not keep the law of Moses as outlined in the bible...<br /><br />Interesting post and food for thought.chococataniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608907224810049033noreply@blogger.com