That None Should Perish

September 4, 2026

Based on Philippians 2:9-11.

Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Yes, I know that I have posted this a few times but it needs to be repeated. His name and His son’s, YAHWEH and JESUS, should be treated with respect not as a slur or an insult.

Think of all the words that we use to describe someone or something. For everything we do, there is a negative and a positive. Which do you choose?

To tear down or build up.

To praise or criticize.

In anger or praise.

To argue or to agree.

To start fights or to make peace.

And so the list goes on and on.

What is your go to? Negative? Positive?

Imagine for a moment that you are talking to a close friend that you have known for a long time. I know that there are different types of friendships, but just think about how you speak to each other. Is it friendly, a little teasing back and forth? Or are you more aggressive with each other? To the point of someone’s feelings being hurt?

Now, think about how you speak to God, to Jesus, and the Holy Spirit?

When you say His Name, is it with cursing? Or with reverence?

Are you building a bridge? Or are you burning it down?

Do you try to blame Him for all that has happened?

Or do you Praise Him in spite of all that has happened?

Do you throw His Name around carelessly, without regard for how He feels?

Or do you Lift His Name up High in praise and worship?

Do you visit Him or ignore Him?

Do you use His Word as a weapon against others?

Or do you use His Word to lift up others?

Whether you believe in God or not, when you breathe, you are saying the Holy Name of God, Yahweh. What you say after that tells how you treat Him. For me, if I do not Praise His Name, then I am not able to breath.