What does The Second Commandment mean?

Luther's Small Catechism

What does The Second Commandment mean?

Ten Commandments
Question 37
Luther's Small Catechism
Luther's Small Catechism

Luther's Small Catechism

What does The Second Commandment mean?

Ten Commandments
Question 37

Question

What does The Second Commandment mean?

Answer

What does "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" mean?

That is...

We should fear and love God, and not curse, swear, conjure, lie, or deceive by His name, but call upon His name in every time of need, and worship Him with prayer, praise, and thanksgiving.

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