Exodus 20:7 You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that takes his name in vain. I. WHAT IS MEANT BY THE NAME OF GOD? II. HOW IS GOD'S NAME TAKEN IN VAIN? 1. We take God's name in vain when we use it lightly or without thinking. 2. It is taking this name in vain when we use it falsely, or speak what is not true in connection with it. 3. But we break this commandment also when we use God's name profanely. III. WHY SHOULD WE NOT TAKE THIS NAME IN VAIN? 1. Because it is useless. 2. Because it is cowardly. 3. Because it is vulgar. 4. Because it is wicked. 5. Because it is dangerous. (R. Newton, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. |
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