Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD your God in vain”(Exodus 20) Torah
What Does "Vain" Mean?
The original Hebrew word of the Third Commandment, most-often translated into English as vain is (pronounced) shawv. It has two literal meanings; one means evil, the other means to lie, as a matter of vanity.
The original Hebrew word of the Third Commandment, most-often translated into English as vain is (pronounced) shawv. It has two literal meanings; one means evil, the other means to lie, as a matter of vanity.
Webster's dictionary definition of the word "vain":
vain 1. Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying. ``Thy vain excuse.'' ... 2. Destitute of forge or efficacy; effecting no purpose; fruitless; ineffectual; as, vain toil; a vain attempt. ...
If Christians deliberately misrepresent God by giving false interpretations of Scripture contrary to what God intended, they are taking the LORD’s name with deceit. There are too many Christians being deceived and deceiving others use the Lord's name to spread false gospel. Every believer needs to be “rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Ti 2:15). We as Christians need to make sure and watch that we always say and do.
"This people honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me; in vain do they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.' You leave the Commandment of God, and hold fast the tradition of men." (Mark 7:6-8)
If you take the name of God, at a ceremony, claiming now to be a follower of Christ. Yet you do not live like a follower of Christ', you have taken His name in vain, and you will not be considered guiltless. Live with Christ as if you are committed to Him for life, not as if He is a friend. A spouse is supposed to be an intimate friend, companion, confidant, friend and a lifetime commitment. To treat Christ as anything less than that, is to take His name in vain. Ouch. Are we 'guilty of this'?
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