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Don't Speak Arrogantly About God - Friday Praise & Pray (for others) December 13, 2024

Writer's picture: P L U N D E R E RP L U N D E R E R
Dec 13, 20243 min read

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. This statement comes from Proverbs 9:10 and is a great warning for all who seek to honor and serve God with their life. When an individual fails to walk in the fear of the Lord, they are bound to do and say things without restriction. These things will likely cause them to sin and run afoul of the Creator.


One consequence of lacking the fear of the Lord is speaking arrogantly against Him. This issue is mentioned in Malachi 3:13-15 - “You have spoken arrogantly against me,” says the LORD. “Yet you ask, ‘What have we said against you?’ “You have said, ‘It is futile to serve God. What do we gain by carrying out his requirements and going about like mourners before the LORD Almighty? But now we call the arrogant blessed. Certainly evildoers prosper, and even when they put God to the test, they get away with it.’”


Have you ever said those words or something similar? Have you heard others utter them? Maybe you only thought along those lines but never spoke that way about God. Or do you know (of) someone who proudly said they can do whatever they like because God won't do anything (Psalm 10:11;13)? Please understand that speaking arrogantly against God is something to avoid at all costs.

And if you wonder why, consider that doing so is akin to slandering and blaspheming Him because it questions His character. In such cases, you essentially say He is unfaithful and a liar. When Believers do this publicly, they are breaking faith with Him. They are also speaking about Him falsely and He considers that a great offense. He concludes that they risk not being saved. Hosea 7:13 - Woe to them, because they have strayed from me! Destruction to them, because they have rebelled against me! I long to redeem them but they speak about me falsely.


If you are to be honest, you have probably spoken disrespectfully or 'recklessly' about God. You likely did it at a point of intense emotions, say during a period of disappointment. You may have been shocked that something you'd prayed for didn't materialize and spoke in a manner that didn't reflect the fear and reverence you should always have for Him. 


Maybe you said, "God has disappointed me." Or you may have called Him a liar outright. Whatever the case, God is in the business of forgiving those who genuinely repent and seek His forgiveness when they recognize their sin. Therefore, if you have spoken arrogantly or falsely about the Lord, today is the day to repent without hesitation and ask for His mercy. Call on His Holy Spirit to help you so you never forget to revere Him. 


This is not to suggest that God wants us to speak of Him and pray to Him with a formal approach. He is and will always be a kind and loving Father to His children and He enjoys a warm relationship with them. Still, remember how Jesus referred to Him. Though the most powerful man on earth, He always gave God the glory and spoke of Him with great deference. In the moments before He was captured and led to His death, He prayed that God would spare Him but also said these key words, "not my will, but yours be done" (Luke 22:42). He was subject to God in His speech, thoughts, and actions. We too are called to do the same and by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, we shall no longer speak arrogantly against our God, IJMN, Amen. 




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