Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, ” Son of man, when the house of Israel dwelt in their own land, they defiled it by their own way and by their doings: their way was before Me as the uncleanness of a removed woman. Wherefore I poured My fury upon them for the blood that they had shed upon the land, and for their idols wherewith they had polluted it: and I scattered them among the heathen, and they were dispersed through the countries: according to their way and according to their doings I judged them. And when they entered unto the heathen, whither they went, they profaned My holy name, when they said to them, ‘These are the people of the LORD, and are gone forth out of his land.’ But I had pity for Mine holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the heathen, whither they went. Therefore say unto the house of Israel, ‘Thus saith the Lord GOD; I do not this for your sakes, O house of Israel, but for Mine holy name’s sake, which ye have profaned among the heathen, whither ye went. And I will sanctify My great name, which was profaned among the heathen, which ye have profaned in the midst of them; and the heathen shall know that I am the LORD, saith the Lord GOD, when I shall be sanctified in you before their eyes.’ ”
Ezekiel 36:16-23
Knowing how to honor GOD’S holy name is not hard. Do the opposite of the evil things which the people of Israel/Judah did.
For example they reached a point in their lives that they did not need God anymore. Many were living comfortable lives, wealth and ease of life. We ought always remember the LORD and honor His name.
Here is the way we honor His holy name:
- Fear God; and you will fear nothing else;
- Give Him thanks, praise, and worship all through each day beginning when you are getting out of bed in the morning;
- Read, study, hear and do the word of God, not living a hypocrites life;
- Always remember you are always a witness for the LORD’S goodness, love, mercy and grace, and that others are watching you.
To know God’s grace through the cross of Jesus Christ is the first way of honoring the name of the LORD.