Following and Breaking the Third Command
             There are many different ways people follow and break the third command. The Third commandment states that "You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God". However, by gossiping and claiming Christianity but not following the Word of God, then a person is using His name in vain. However, if one follows the gospel they are not taking the Lords name in vain, rather, they are glorifying Him.
             Hypocrisy is something that many Christians are guilty of, therefore they are also guilty of breaking the third command. In the Bible it states "I do not sit with deceitful men, nor do I consort with hypocrites" Ps. 26:4. Therefore, if one is a hypocrite and claims to be a Christian when, in fact, they are not following Christ, then Christ will not consort with them. If a person claims to be a Christian, yet does not constantly act Christ-like they are being a hypocrite, which is not accepted by Jesus. The Bible also says "Isiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: "These people honour me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me." Mk 7:6. This verse clearly states how shameful using His name in vain is. Breaking this command is very regularly done and is very easily done when one is not thinking of the Lord Jesus at all times. However, this is not the only infraction people put upon the Third Command.
             Furthermore, gossiping amongst groups of peers is breaking the third command. If one gossips, they are using the Lords name in vain. The Bible says "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen" Eph. 4:29. The Lord does not want his people to gossip; it is breaking his command, therefore it is using his name in vain. If ones Christian life is just a charade one does every Sunday, if on...