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Exodus 20:7
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7 “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.(A)

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Exodus 20:7
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7 “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain [that is, irreverently, in false affirmations or in ways that impugn the character of God]; for the Lord will not hold guiltless nor leave unpunished the one who [a]takes His name in vain [disregarding its reverence and its power].

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  1. Exodus 20:7 Using the name of God in a casual, frivolous way establishes a mindset that diminishes and dishonors the omnipotent God. Using the name of God to abuse, manipulate, or deceive invites judgment.
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Exodus 20:7
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7 “You must not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name.

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Exodus 20:7
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7 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.

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Exodus 20:7
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7 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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