The Son of Man came to seek and save that which was lost. It is Jesus' favorite title of Himself. I chosen this title because Jesus loved this title of Himself. We ought to never forget that Jesus is fully God and fully man: two natures in One Person. He is the God-man, the Incarnate Second Person of the Trinity. May we mediate on His life, death, burial, resurrection and ascension that we may be conformed to the image of the divine Son of Man! This blog web site will be a Christian defense of the Reformed doctrines of the Incarnate Son of Man. May all glory be to His name!

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

What is Forbidden in the Third Commandment?

Let us read what is forbidden in the third commandments concerning the Ten Commandment.  I was working out and I heard a gentlemen curse the Lord's name in vain.  I immediately took offense and later prayed for the young man; that is, is it an offense before God to take His name in vain?  I think it is offensive before God to take His name in vain no matter what happens in our life.  We are to speak wholesome words and holy words that line up with God's moral law.  We are not to offend God.  Here is what the Westminster Catechism states,
Q. 113. What are the sins forbidden in the third commandment?
A. The sins forbidden in the third commandment are, the not using of God’s name as is required;[579] and the abuse of it in an ignorant,[580] vain,[581] irreverent, profane,[582] superstitious[583] or wicked mentioning or otherwise using his titles, attributes,[584] ordinances,[585] or works,[586] by blasphemy,[587] perjury;[588] all sinful cursings,[589] oaths,[590] vows,[591] and lots;[592] violating of our oaths and vows, if lawful;[593] and fulfilling them, if of things unlawful;[594] murmuring and quarrelling at,[595] curious prying into,[596] and misapplying of God’s decrees[597] and providences;[598] misinterpreting,[599] misapplying,[600] or any way perverting the Word, or any part of it;[601] to profane jests,[602] curious or unprofitable questions, vain janglings, or the maintaining of false doctrines;[603] abusing it, the creatures, or anything contained under the name of God, to charms,[604] or sinful lusts and practices;[605] the maligning,[606] scorning,[607] reviling,[608] or any wise opposing of God’s truth, grace, and ways;[609] making profession of religion in hypocrisy, or for sinister ends;[610] being ashamed of it,[611] or a shame to it, by unconformable,[612] unwise,[613] unfruitful,[614] and offensive walking,[615] or backsliding from it.[616].
Let us meditate on these things that are forbidden in the Third Commandment.  We ought to honor God in all we do.  That means even if we get mad in playing a sport we should always honor God by saying the right things from our hearts.  Have you dishonored God in taking His name in vain?  If so, have you repented of your sin before God and apologized to those around you for taking God's name in vain?  Think about it.
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