In Episode 21 of The Olive Tree, a Pursuit of Character ministry, we launch a stewardship series exploring our duty as believers to honor the Image of God, reflecting His character and authority as seen in Genesis 3 and Colossians 3:17. Building on the Two Trees theme, we examine how daily choices—words, deeds, and commitments—demonstrate fidelity to God’s Name, drawing from The Hope series and Bethany Rae’s Worship Through Song, including “You Alone.” We guide the devout, the wandering, and the lost to live reverently, avoiding casual or false use of His Name. Explore resources at PursuitOfCharacter.org/our-thoughts/deny-the-lie/ and join the “Let Freedom Ring” music video project at BethanyRaeWorships.com by March 31, 2026.
Luke 6:45 (00:02:59, heart’s overflow).
Exodus 20:7 (00:08:58, not taking God’s Name in vain).
Matthew 6:9 (00:10:58, hallowed be Thy Name).
Matthew 10:37-39 (00:14:23, loving God above family).
Matthew 19:29 (00:15:31, rewards for leaving all for Christ’s Name).
2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 (00:17:53, glorifying Christ’s Name).
John 14:26 (00:18:29, Holy Spirit sent in Christ’s Name).
Colossians 3:17 (00:21:12, doing all in Christ’s Name).
Leviticus 24:15-16 (00:23:12, blaspheming God’s Name).
Matthew 5:33-37 (00:26:19, let your yes be yes).
Romans 2:17-24 (00:48:05, God’s Name blasphemed).
Philippians 3:7 (00:50:54, counting gain as loss).
Luke 14:26 (00:51:12, loving Christ above all).
Titus 1:11 (00:51:29, false teachers for dishonest gain).
Genesis 3 (00:10:10, Two Trees, knowledge vs. life).
Galatians 6:7-8 (implied in rewards of choices).
John 8:44 (00:26:04, tree of knowledge as lies, tied to “Deny The Lie!”).
1 Timothy 3:1-7 (00:50:01, standards for elders, tied to Titus 1).
Hebrews 3:12-14 (00:59:27, infidelity as unbelief).
John 8:32 (00:59:00, truth sets free).
Referenced & Suggested posts:
The M’Clure Files (https://pursuitofcharacter.org/lessons-from-the-past/the-mclure-files/)
The Sarx Saga (https://pursuitofcharacter.org/our-thoughts/the-sarx-saga/)
Deny The Lie! (https://pursuitofcharacter.org/our-thoughts/deny-the-lie/)
Truth Is (https://pursuitofcharacter.org/our-thoughts/truth-is/)
Bittersweet (https://pursuitofcharacter.org/our-thoughts/bittersweet/)
Lyrics for “Let Freedom Ring”:
https://bethanyraeworships.com/albums/song-lyrics/
Books:
Forgotten Hope https://pursuitofcharacter.org/forgotten-hope/
Forged Hope https://pursuitofcharacter.org/forged-hope
Fidelity to Hope https://pursuitofcharacter.org/fidelity-to-hope/
Intro song: “Let Freedom Ring” from the Cut Me Loose album - Outro: “You Alone” from the Captivated album - available at https://pursuitofcharacter.org/ilp/music/worship-through-song/
For more about POC, visit
https://pursuitofcharacter.org
For more about Bethany Rae-Worship Through Song, visit
https://bethanyraeworships.com/
Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction and Worship Through Song
00:01:48 Stewardship of the Image of God
00:07:30 M’Clure’s Sermon on God’s Name
00:13:36 Practical Applications of Fidelity
00:22:54 Using God’s Name Casually
00:39:51 Bearing God’s Name Falsely
00:47:55 Using God’s Name for Unlawful Gain
01:01:11 Conclusion and Worship
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