The third of the Ten Commandments states:
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. Exodus 20:7
Jesus gave an application of the third commandment in Matthew 5:33-37:
Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne: Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Jesus reminded us of the importance of keeping His commandments when he stated “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” The Ten Commandments are the summary of the mosaic law as well as the covenant. By using a Study Bible you can find where in the Bible the 10 Commandments are applied and interpreted.
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