in the Scriptures themselves. Nor will he accept our worship if it is based on improper motivation or if it springs from unclean hearts. “Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry” (Col. 3:5). “You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God” (Exod. 20:7). The best commentary on the third commandment is Leviticus 19:12: “Do not swear falsely by my name and so profane the name of your God. I am
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