"Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come."

Matthew 12

"Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come." v32

Holy cow - serious stuff!  This is of course consistent with the Ten Commandments, which says:

“You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. Exodus 20:7

The Lord is full of mercy but His mercy has limits:

“Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. v30-31

I need to be mindful in living a life worthy of Jesus and speaking in such a way about Jesus that He is glorified.

My Prayer: Lord Jesus...You are SO full of mercy and kindness.  I have committed awful sins in my life and I will continue to sin - that is in my nature.  Yet You forgive and You redeem.  I am not worthy of such love and kindness.  I worry and I speak and think harshly of others.  Thank You that You love me anyway but please forgive me Jesus.  Help me be the man You intend for me. Help me turn from this sin.