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Concerning the Pardoning of Vows Under certain circumstances we may be released from our vows. Numbers 30:3-5 “If a woman vows a vow to the LORD and binds herself by a pledge, while within her father’s house in her youth,…

Concerning Vows We must at all times fulfill the vows we make unto the Lord. Numbers 30:1, 2 Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes of the people of Israel, saying, “This is what the LORD has commanded. If…

Regarding God’s Name We must hold God’s Name in the highest honor. Leviticus 19:12  “You shall not swear by my name falsely, and so profane the name of your God: I am the LORD.” Leviticus 24:15, 16 “And speak to…

Taking God’s Name for Selfish Ends We must take God’s Name for His purposes, not ours. Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who…

For His Glory We must take God’s Name in order to glorify Him. Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name…

Amazing! God calls us to take His Name—but not in vain. Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.”…

Guard Against Pagan Practices God forbids the use of pagan practices in worshiping Him. Deuteronomy 18:9-13 “When you come into the land that the LORD your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominable practices of…

Molech—Then and Now The god of convenience is with us still. Leviticus 18:21  “You shall not give any of your children to offer them to Molech, and so profane the name of your God: I am the LORD.” Leviticus 20:1-5…

One Bridge Only Christ is God’s Bridge for us, not carved stones or totems. Leviticus 26:1 “You shall not make idols for yourselves or erect an image or pillar, and you shall not set up a figured stone in your…

Make No Images God reminds us of Himself in the things He has made Exodus 34:17 “You shall not make for yourself any gods of cast metal.” Leviticus 19.4 “Do not turn to idols or make for yourselves any gods…