I feel like the commandment “do not use the Lord’s name in vain” is the commandment that gets dealt with most light heartedly. I don’t know what to say to help others see how Holy the Lords name is! There are not words to describe. I do not think we realize how much power and meaning there is in His name. We get this attitude that “it’s just a name”. He is the one. He is Jesus. He is the LORD. There is might in his name.
"Keep my commands and follow them. I am the LORD. Do not profane my holy name. I must be acknowledged as holy by the Israelites. I am the LORD, who makes you holy.” - NIV Leviticus 22:31-32
“No using the name of God, your God, in curses or silly banter; God won't put up with the irreverent use of his name.” - Message Exodus 20:7
I think it’s also important to realize that scripture doesn’t only talk about the Lord’s name in reference to misuse but also the power it has when we use it correctly.
“When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus and I am with you in spirit, and the power of our Lord Jesus is present,” – NIV 1 Corinthians 5:4
“By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus' name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete healing to him, as you can all see.” – NIV Acts 3:16
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