Lord’s Day 36
Q99. What is God's will for us in the third commandment?
That we neither blaspheme nor misuse the name of God by cursing, perjury, or unnecessary oaths, nor share in such horrible sins by being silent bystanders. In a word, that we use the holy name of God only with reverence and awe, so that we may properly confess him, pray to him, and praise him in everything we do and say.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Leviticus 24:10–17
Leviticus 19:12
“And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.”
Matthew 5:37
James 5:12
“But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.”
Leviticus 5:1
Proverbs 29:24
Psalm 99:1–5
Isaiah 45:23
Jeremiah 4:2
Matthew 10:32–33
Romans 10:9–10
Psalm 50:14–15
1 Timothy 2:8
Colossians 3:17
Romans 2:24
Test Yourself · Q99