The Honor Of God’s Name….

Beyond God’s love for us is the honor of God’s name. This strikes a balance between humility and confidence. It humbles us knowing that we can’t do anything to make God love us. And it gives us confidence knowing we can’t do anything to lose that love either. God does what He does out of love for us, but He stands behind this to protect His name. If God is Love, then love must be His name. He honors love, and so should we.

8 “But they rebelled against Me and would not listen. They did not get rid of the vile images they were obsessed with, or forsake the idols of Egypt. Then I threatened to pour out My fury on them to satisfy My anger while they were still in Egypt. 9 But I didn’t do it, for I acted to protect the honor of My name. I would not allow shame to be brought on My name among the surrounding nations who saw Me reveal Myself by bringing the Israelites out of Egypt. Ezekiel 20:8-9

14 But again I held back in order to protect the honor of My name before the nations who had seen My power in bringing Israel out of Egypt. Ezekiel 20:14