Promise 21 from Leviticus 24:13-15

Lev. 24:13-15 - "Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 'Bring the one who has cursed outside the camp, and let all who heard him lay their hands on his head; then let the congregation stone him. You shall speak to the sons of Israel saying, 'If anyone curses his God, then he will bear his sin.'" - This is not a very warm fuzzy passage, but a promise is a promise. God is a jealous God, He does not like His name to be cursed, blasphemed or profaned. He hates it so much so that the consequences are death. I highlighted this verse because of the feeling of appallment that rose up within me as I think of how many in this world curse the name of God or blaspheme it. Trickling through the internet system during this Christmas season (Written Dec. 9 2011) is anger, sadness and frustration of Christians, especially in the US, at the fact that so many public places will not allow their employees to say "Merry Christmas." To deny anyone the right to proclaim the name of Christ in connection to the celebration of His birth is blasphemous. It is not our rite to take the position of judge, and we don't have to because God promises that those businesses will face consequences. Can He possibly allow those businesses to prosper? I think not. So Christians everywhere just get on your knees and pray for the God of judgement to rise up over the individuals who set the rules. and have His way with them.