The third commandment, 'You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain,' is a fundamental rule for living a virtuous life. Dr. Robert Jeffress explains that using God's name needlessly, whether through profanity, falsehoods, frivolity, or phoniness, is a severe offense that can have dire consequences. He provides guidance on how to avoid breaking this commandment, including admitting to God one's need for self-control, disassociating oneself from people who take God's name in vain, and filling one's mind with edifying thoughts about God's holiness.
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