Question 109: What is the third Commandment? Answer: Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord they God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his Name in vain. Question 110: What is God's will for us in the third commandment? Answer: That we neither blaspheme nor misuse the name of God by cursing, (a) perjury, (b) or unnecessary oaths, (c) nor share in such horrible sins by being silent bystanders. (d) In a word, it requires that we use the holy name of God only with reverence and awe, (e) so that we may properly confess him, (f) pray to him,(g) and praise him in everything we do and say. (h) (a) Lev. 24:10-17 (b) Lev. 19:12 (c) Matt. 5:37; James 5:12 (d) Lev. 5:1; Prov. 29:24 (e) Ps. 99:1-5; Jer. 4:2 (f) Matt. 10:32-33; Rom. 10:9-10 (g) Ps. 50:14-15; 1 Tim. 2:8 (h) Col. 3:17 Question 111: Is blasphemy of God's name by swearing and cursing really such serious sin that God is angry also with those who do not do all they can to help prevent it and forbid it? Answer: Yes, indeed. (a) No sin is greater, no sin makes God more angry than blaspheming his name. That is why he commanded the death penalty for it. (b) (a) Lev. 5:1 (b) Lev. 24:10-17 Question 112: But may we swear an oath in God's name if we do it reverently? Answer: Yes, when the government demands it, or when necessity requires it, in order to maintain and promote truth and trustworthiness for God's glory and our neighbor's good. Such oaths are approved in God's Word (a) and were rightly used by Old and New Testament believers. (b) (a) Deut. 6:13; 10:20; Jer. 4:1-2; Heb. 6:16 (b) Gen. 21:24; Josh. 9:15; 1 Kings 1:29-30; Rom. 1:9; 2 Cor. 1:23 Question 113: May we swear by saints or other creat
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Andy has a passion for the Glory of God and the building up of His Church. As Co-Pastor with Don Currin the Truth of God's Word is preached without apology every Lords Day. Andy is also highly involved in open air preaching and ministry to the community and surrounding areas of...
