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Concerning Vows The Third Commandment Fulfill your vows. Numbers 30:1, 2 Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes of the people of Israel, saying, “This is what the LORD has commanded. If a man vows a vow to the…
Do Not Profane God’s Name The Third Commandment Do not make God’s Name a common thing. Leviticus 19:12 “You shall not swear by my name falsely, and so profane the name of your God: I am the LORD.” Leviticus 24:15,…
Watch Your Motives The Third Commandment Be careful about your motives. Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.”…
Don’t Strike Out with God The Third Commandment God has given us His Name for a purpose! Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless…
Saved for Glory The Third Commandment God has saved us to glorify Himself in us. Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes…
Take God’s Name. Go On, Take It! The Third Commandment He invites us to take His Name. Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless…
No Pagan Practices. Period The Second Commandment We are to be holy. Deuteronomy 18:9-13 “When you come into the land that the LORD your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominable practices of those nations.…
Modern Molech? The Second Commandment Beware the false god of mere convenience. Leviticus 20:1-5 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Say to the people of Israel, Any one of the people of Israel or of the strangers who sojourn in…
No Bridge to God but Christ The Second Commandment Christ alone is our Bridge from God, and to Him. Leviticus 26:1 “You shall not make idols for yourselves or erect an image or pillar, and you shall not set up…
Constant Reminders The Second Commandment God is present with us always. Exodus 34:17 “You shall not make for yourself any gods of cast metal.” Leviticus 19:4 “Do not turn to idols or make for yourselves any gods of cast metal:…