[Savage Beast]

You have made a keen and--for me--new observation concerning the meaning of taking the Lord's name in vain.

Many a sinner does exactly that for his own self-serving purposes.

[cuban leaf]

You have made a keen and—for me—new observation concerning the meaning of taking the Lord’s name in vain.

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I had never thought about the fact that the word “vain” was in there and a study of the meaning of that word was necessary. Also, I don’t think God’s name is actually “God”. Its more like calling your father “Dad”. It’s not his name, but what you call him. But Jesus’ name is, in fact, Jesus.

[xp38]

I recall someone saying it applied most emphatically to the clergy who self serve or mislead their flock.