"Do not take the name of God your Lord in vain" Would we still do it if we didn't know not to ?
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The commandments and all religious scriptures are about moral and spiritual respect ultimately leading to better behaviour and respect in society.\n\nThese have been given for us to choose to follow, like management practises. People have analysed management and have certain protocols and styles of management which have been given to people in management for them to choose to create better and efficient practises within the business.\n\nSo its an ideology given to us to chose to follow as it has been analysed that should we follow it we would lead better practises manners living standards and respect.\n\nSo even Christians who know about this commandment choose not to follow it, not necessarily with the consequences of bad practises.\n\nIts just funny how some people are so christian when it suits them and usually in situations like when they 'judge' others and they become oh so christian "unlike them!" etc. and also following christian values yet say the Lord their gods name in vain. Is that not disrespecting the god you follow? basically i also think that although its recognised that people will repent through fear of god if they break any commandment, they are practises there to prevent the bad from happening. Like mistakes and bad things, if we are aware of them happening we are less likely to make them.
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If God were not patient, he would not be currently putting up with you and me.\n\nBy the way, since you are priding yourself on taking a bible verse out of context, why don't you interpret this one for me?\n\n"...if..." -The Holy Bible\n\nDo you get it?
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All people sin...  why can a person go to church after taking the lords name in vain... which is worse being gay or taking the lords name in vain... yet we let those who take the lords name in vain still call themselves christain.
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The word of God says that "None are righteous no not one"\n"Our righteousness is filthy rags"\nGod's children are not perfect. "WE HAVE ALL SINNED" When we become filled with the Holy Spirit, we are not exempt from temptations. Yes, we backslide but how soon are we to repent because God is merciful to forgive us of our sins and turn us from our wicked ways. It doesn't give us a option to keep doing wrong again. Luke 9:57-62
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We should still keep the commandments. We do still need to ask for forgiveness of all sins.
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I would rather not make a decision at all.  God gave us all free will and said to not judge others.  Therefore, I couldn't take way the free will of others or judge them and their mistakes by sending them back to start all over.
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Nope. If you live in God's will you are willing to accept that some times what you want is not what God wills. You do not and can not buy God's blessings or bribe God into giving you what you want.
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Yes most definitely.  I would never renounce the Lord even to save my life.  I would expect my child to not renounce the Lord either.
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No you cannot refuse.  But you are not asked to swear on a Bible.  You are asked if you solemnly avow that you will tell the truth and are expected to do so or face possible charges of perjury.
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First thing you have to understand is that God has never interfered in our lives. He has came to a lot of us a gave us a task, but he has never interfered. \n\nMoses could have said no, to Gods request. Yes, it was only a request. God has given us all requests, but only a few of us have actually sat down and opened our hearts to listen to what he has to say.\n\nNow as to the answer to your question, it speaks of "free will" a few times in the Bible.\n\nGod gave us free will, so he can not interefere in our affairs. This doesn't mean that he can't give us advice or ask us to do something for him though.
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What do you mean by swearing? Are you talking about bad words like the F-Bomb and S-Bomb? Or are you talking about taken the lords name in vain. \n\nUsing the F-bomb and other word like it, the bible does not say you should not use that word per say but it does say "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." Ephesians 4:29\n\nAs for using the LORD name in vain then Just read the ten commandments. \n\nk1
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Definitely.  Just call me Job. It is ok to argue with God. He gave us good minds to use, and arguing with authority is not a sin. However, refusing to do what He says I think is sinful, and usually He won't let you sleep until you do what He says...   :~)
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Our name is our reputation.\nEveryone knows us by our name.\nThe question is-\nDo people who know us or have heard of us, know that we honor and praise God, first and foremost in our lives? When they think of us by name, do they think of God? Do they know you are Christian by your love?
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you shouldnt..may god have mercy on you
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God wants us ALL to be saved.  Satan has made his choice.  Should he repent (doubtful) God's love would accept him.
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I wouldn't do it out of my Love and devotion to Him. He is my Lord and my God.. there are times I do call out to Him ... Abba...  Jim
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If he is adding to the word of God, he will be greatly cursed.  And stumbling our brothers and sisters puts their blood on our hands.\n\nI think the guy is in enough trouble without our comments.\n\nBest to pray for those who believe these lies.