There are many different ways people follow and break the third command. The Third commandment states that "You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God". However, by gossiping and claiming Christianity but not following the Word of God, then a person is using His name in vain. However, if one follows the gospel they are not taking the Lords name in vain, rather, they are glorifying Him.

Hypocrisy is something that many Christians are guilty of, therefore they are also guilty of breaking the third command. In the Bible it states "I do not sit with deceitful men, nor do I consort with hypocrites" Ps. 26:4. Therefore, if one is a hypocrite and claims to be a Christian when, in fact, they are not following Christ, then Christ will not consort with them. If a person claims to be a Christian, yet does not constantly act Christ-like they are being a hypocrite, which is not accepted by Jesus. The Bible also says "Isiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: "These people honour me with t

Furthermore, gossiping amongst groups of peers is breaking the third command. If one gossips, they are using the Lords name in vain. The Bible says "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen" Eph. 4:29. The Lord does not want his people to gossip; it is breaking his command, therefore it is using his name in vain. If ones Christian life is just a charade one does every Sunday, if ones prayers are just words that mean nothing to them, if ones faith has just become academic and theoretical to them - one needs to turn to God. A person needs to confess sins to Him, and He will offer forgiveness. In the bible it also says "With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be." Jas.3:9-10 This verse clearly states to people that this act should not be preformed by people. If one does take place in the gossip t

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