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Gathering 178: "Speak God’s Name – I double dare you!" // Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D

Published: April 20, 2021, 12:30 a.m.

What are the ramifications of speaking God’s name in vain, especially if it’s profane in nature? And what does that even mean for us today in a culture of diminished and desensitized emotional response to society’s repeated negative experiences? The media seems to be saturated daily with stories of adversity often highlighted with “colorful” language. In Exodus 20:7, we are instructed not to take the name of the Lord your God in vain. But to what God do you ascribe? The law-giving God of the Old Testament or the cosmic God of the universe? Join us today as Pastor Tony Minear, Ph.D. explores humility and theology. Your notion of self-importance is shaped more by your personal theology than you might think. Listen and discover three ways to enhance your life through humility and saying as little about God as necessary. For by doing so, you may find that the mystique and mystery of God, the very essence of God, is best understood by your reverent silence.    Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 04/18/21  Preaching: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.  Scripture: Exodus 20:7  Scripture Reader: Rev. Tony Minear, Ph.D.   If you like what you hear, consider donating at: https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/