The Ten Commandments: #3 Do Not Say His Name in Vain

The Ten Commandments

#3 YOU SHALL NOT MISUSE THE NAME OF THE LORD YOUR GOD, FOR THE LORD WILL NOT HOLD ANYONE GUILTLESS WHO MISUSES HIS NAME.
We must respect the holiness of God's name, coming into his presence with the most reverence and respect. Often we can find ourselves barging in front of God with our prayerful needs, not fully understanding that we can only do so because of his grace and mercy for us. Any use of God's name that brings dishonor on Him or his character is taking his name in vain. If you use God's name to legitimize and oath, then break it, would show lack of reverence for God. As well, those who name the name of Christ, who pray in His name, and who take His name as part of their identity, but who deliberately and continually disobey His commands, are taking His name in vain. The name of the Lord is holy, as He is holy. The name of the Lord is a representation of His glory, His majesty, and His supreme deity. We are to esteem and honor His name as we revere and glorify God Himself. To do any less is to take His name in vain.
VERSES
“But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those who love me and obey my commands. “You must not misuse the name of the LORD your God. The LORD will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name.”--Deuteronomy 5:10-11
“Do not bring shame on the name of your God by using it to swear falsely. I am the LORD.”--Leviticus 19:12
“You have heard that it was said to our people long ago, ‘Don’t break your promises, but keep the promises you make to the Lord.’ But I tell you, never swear an oath. Don’t swear an oath using the name of heaven, because heaven is God’s throne. Don’t swear an oath using the name of the earth, because the earth belongs to God. Don’t swear an oath using the name of Jerusalem, because that is the city of the great King. Don’t even swear by your own head, because you cannot make one hair on your head become white or black. Say only yes if you mean yes, and no if you mean no. If you say more than yes or no, it is from the Evil One.”--Matthew 5:33-37
“The LORD reigns, let the nations tremble; he sits enthroned between the cherubim, let the earth shake. Great is the LORD in Zion; he is exalted over all the nations. Let them praise your great and awesome name– he is holy.”--Psalm 99:1-3
“Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”--Matthew 6:9


This is the word of the Lord. Praise be to God.
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