Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Hallowed be Thy Name
You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who
misuses his name. Exodus 20:7
No longer does the Lord speak directly to the people. Now
Moses, His servant speaks to Him. This commandment prohibits taking oaths or
vows in the Lord’s name, which does not intend to keep. To misuse God’s name is to speak it without
meaning is to use God’s name unnecessarily or casually. [1]
What does God forbid in the Second Commandment God’s name is
misused when people speak God’s name uselessly or carelessly. God’s name is
misused when people curse, swear, use satanic arts, lie or deceive by His name.
We pray that God’s name not be taken in vain…but be used well for God’s praise
and honor. [Large Catechism III 45] [2]
Bless us, O God, in this holy season, in which
our hearts seek your help and healing; and so purify us by your discipline that
we may grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ;
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen.[3]
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