Words are easy. I speak countless words a day (as many of you know and bemoan). My vocal cords can create words with barely a thought or a whim. Only a fool would deny that words are powerful. How do you react to words like "murder" "hate" "brotherhood" or "swear?" What happens when a promise is made or an insult is uttered? Consider the words, "forsaking all others." Wedding vows that are so easily spoken but mean a lifetime of effort. According to my family therapy text book there are "...approximately 1 million divorces occurring annually in this country (Goldenberg & Goldenberg, 2008 p.42). That means 1 million people this year will break a vow made before God. Speaking of God- words spoken or sung to Him come easily too don't they? Do we truly mean the words of worship we speak or sing? Are there songs we sing and don't even know what we are saying i.e. here I raise my Ebenezer here by thy great help I've come????. What does Scrooge have to do with God's help? (This line comes from one of my very favorite hymns- ask me if you have questions... better yet look up the answer and post it in a response). I say all of this simply to introduce the idea of cheating on God. More will come in future posts.
Goldenberg, H. & Goldenberg, I. (2008) Family Therapy: An Overview. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.
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Here's a hint. “Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen, and called its name Ebenezer, saying, ‘Thus far the Lord has helped us’ ” (1 Samuel 7:12).
A very, very good hint from Terry! Some song books actually have a subnote explaining it... anyone else want to key in on this one?
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