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Do you realize when people are using the Lord’s name in vain? How does it make you feel?
Scripture does say that we should not take the Lords name in vain. What does it mean to take the Lord’s name in vain? In this short Bible study, we will develop a better understanding of what this means. Begin this lesson in prayer, then begin answering the questions.

QUESTIONS

1. What do you think of when I ask the following question:
   What does the Lord’s name mean to you?

2. When used in scripture, what do you think the word vain means?

We will be focusing on 2 verses in scripture: Exodus 20:7 and Leviticus 19:12. Take time to read both of these passages 2 times. Read both of them using 2 different bible translations.

Exodus 20:7 – BBE
You are not to make use of the name of the Lord your God for an evil purpose; whoever takes the Lord’s name on his lips for an evil purpose will be judged a sinner by the Lord.

Leviticus 19:12 – BBE
And do not take an oath in my name falsely, putting shame on the name of your God: I am the Lord.

3. After reading the scripture 2 times in 2 different translations, do you want to make any additions or changes to your answers from questions 1 and 2?

4. Why do you think it’s important to God how we use His name?

5. How do you/would you feel if someone used your name in an untruthful way?

6. What are some examples or circumstances in which people use God’s name in vain?

7. According to Exodus 20:7 and Leviticus 19:12, how does God feel about His name being used in vain?

Before we go any further, we need to understand the purpose of scripture. It’s important to know why it was written and who it was written for. Read II Timothy 3:16 – 17 and then answer the following questions.

8. Who was Scripture written for? Who is God’s intended audience?

9. Why was Scripture written?

10. Who do you think Exodus 20:7 and Leviticus 19:12 were written for, the believer or nonbeliever? Explain.

The following are application questions. We will apply scripture to our lives.

11. How should the name of God be used? Find scripture to back up your answer.
    
12. When you hear believers use the Lord’s name in vain, how should you respond? How can we encourage them not to use the Lord’s name in vain?

13. When you hear nonbelievers use the Lord’s name in vain, how should you respond? (Keep in mind that Scripture was written for the believer.) How can you make this an opportunity to share who God is with them?

14. Read Psalms 34:1-3. Let this be a scripture passage that we as believers live by! Let this be our encouragement to worship and praise God together!

PSALMS 34:1-3
I will be blessing the Lord at all times; his praise will be ever in my mouth. ² My soul will say great things of the Lord: the poor in spirit will have knowledge of it and be glad. ³ O give praise to the Lord with me; let us be witnesses together of his great name. Psalms 34:1-3

We hope you search our website, Christian Fellowshipping, for more encouraging ways to fellowship with God and other believes. To learn about salvation and what it means read What is Salvation and God’s Promise of Salvation, it will guide you through this with scripture.