God reveals Himself in the Bible by more than 350 names and titles besides His proper name, Yahweh.  He does this to express the vastness of His character and nature.  Thus, when we misuse God's Name (or "take it in vain"), we malign, dishonor, and disrespect the character and nature of God.  Pastor Gary Hamrick shares three common ways we might be guilty of breaking the 3rd Commandment in today's study from Exodus 20:7.

God reveals Himself in the Bible by more than 350 names and titles besides His proper name, Yahweh. He does this to express the vastness of His character and nature. Thus, when we misuse God's Name (or "take it in vain"), we malign, dishonor, and disrespect the character and nature of God. Pastor Gary Hamrick shares three common ways we might be guilty of breaking the 3rd Commandment in today's study from Exodus 20:7.

Exodus 20:7

The Ten Commandments have been, without a doubt, the most influential document upon human culture, in general, and upon American culture in particular - framing both the social and legal foundations of our American Society.  In Colossians 2:16-17 and Mark 7:18-23, we find that the ceremonial and dietary aspects of the Old Testament law are no longer binding; however, the moral code is still intact.  The Ten Commandments are the summary of God's moral code and are intended to shape the way we live - our actions, speech, and attitudes.  There are no exceptions to the moral code because it is an absolute, not a relative code.  In other words, it doesn't change because of changing times or cultural views; it expresses God's moral standard for human behavior toward God and toward others.

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The Ten Commandments have been, without a doubt, the most influential document upon human culture, in general, and upon American culture in particular - framing both the social and legal foundations of our American Society. In Colossians 2:16-17 and Mark 7:18-23, we find that the ceremonial and dietary aspects of the Old Testament law are no longer binding; however, the moral code is still intact. The Ten Commandments are the summary of God's moral code and are intended to shape the way we live - our actions, speech, and attitudes. There are no exceptions to the moral code because it is an absolute, not a relative code. In other words, it doesn't change because of changing times or cultural views; it expresses God's moral standard for human behavior toward God and toward others.

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Exodus 20:7

Exodus 20:7