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Hosea 4:15

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

Offending.

1. We offend when we frequent places notorious for wickedness. This was the character of Gilgal and Bethel.

2. We offend when we lend countenance to impieties practiced in the name of religion. One of Jeroboam's calves was at Bethel. Its presence changed Beth-el, the "house of God," into "Beth-aven," "house of vanity."

3. We offend when we are partners to any profanation of the Name of God. "Nor swear, The Lord liveth." An oath is so solemn a thing that it ought not to be taken except on the most solemn occasions. The light use of God's Name in any connection—especially in connection with circumstances otherwise dishonoring to him—is a heinous transgression.—J.O.

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