Is it not vain to assume that God favored you with the win?
2006-10-13 04:35:55 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No.
1 Thes. 5:16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Peace.
2006-10-13 04:39:56 · answer #1 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. God wants us to praise Him always, and thanking him is a form of praise. We should acknowledge all of the good things that happen to us by thanking God for His hand in it. If you pray, even for something like a win and ask god to bless your team or your own game, and you are triumphant, why not thank God ? After all, He does answer prayers. Wouldn't it be selfish and rude to not at least thank God because He even MIGHT have had a hand in your good fortune? I would not want to take the chance of hurting or offending Him, would you?
Now, as for this "taking the Lord's name in vain" thing. That only applies when you curse in the name of God or when you use His Holy Name in an evil or blasphemous way. Thanking Him for something good does not fall into that category.
2006-10-13 04:52:36 · answer #2 · answered by mammabecki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think of of the word God as a call. A CEO does unlike for her call for use gently. God is a curse word in maximum western civilizations. I say bloody in u.s. and no person thinks two times yet I say it in front of somebody from England and that i've got pronounced an fairly undesirable curse word. No offense meant to those over the pond. you're talking cutting-factor language and purpose of a heart. If I say Oh God and that i'm somewhat talking to Him as a results of fact i want that bus to no longer ram my motor vehicle then i'm golden. If i'm ticked and say the comparable then i'm making use of it emptily (vainly) to no longer entreat Him and not for His purposes. This has no longer something to do with how English ought to be used in accordance to Hebrew convention. this is use is situational and not open to interpretation different than to those who do no longer see the apparent. i'm no longer insulting you, it somewhat is relaxing to do psychological gymnastics yet I easily have a demanding time believing it somewhat is a real query.
2016-12-08 14:09:12 · answer #3 · answered by fette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not my idea of taking G-d's name in vain. But, I do not think that one should thank G-d for a win. He has no favorites in life. It is fine to thank him that you were able to do your best----but, that is it. I guess I do not believe in asking G-d for things in personal prayers----but, I thank him many times a day for the good, tho mostly small, things that happen to me.
2006-10-13 04:41:39 · answer #4 · answered by Shossi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. The bible is LOADED with stories of God favoring this person or that for no apparent reason other than his mercifu love.
Giving thanks for anything - anything at all - is pure worship. Last night I was whoop whooping over the gorgeous sunset that God painted JUST for me.
cuz i'm his favorite, ya know.
Taking the Lord's name in vain is only when we curse. Or use it without meaning or proper reverence. Giving thanks has great meaning.
2006-10-13 04:39:06 · answer #5 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The players show their Faith with touchdowns, home runs, as shown on national television.
Many teams do pray before a game and after.
Be fun to find out how many actually do it.
No I wouldn't consider it vain.
The best team at the time wins,right?
Wouldn't that be natural selection or the fittest survive?
Just like the Tigers beat the Yankees.................
2006-10-13 04:44:53 · answer #6 · answered by dyke_in_heat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that God does not answer prayers. I still pray for my Spurs to play the best. I have already started to pray to God for lots of 3 pointers and to Jesus for the free throws.
2006-10-13 04:44:45 · answer #7 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, taking Gods name in vain is say GD or oh G--. Using for other purpose than praise is taking HIS NAME in Vain.
2006-10-13 04:37:55 · answer #8 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term in vain means using it to comand others!
2006-10-13 04:41:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you say it just to say it then yes. But you can thank God because it's through His grace we're even able to do anything we can do.
2006-10-13 04:41:01 · answer #10 · answered by LENZ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋