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What does it mean to misuse God's name?
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What does it mean to misuse God’s name?
How do you understand the command to not take God's name in vain? Is it talking about profanity and swearing? Can you misuse God’s name without saying anything at all?

http://gospel.com/blog/index.php/2009/11/03/what-does-it-mean-to-misuse-gods-name/

Profanity - a Christian perspective
Christians are to put behind them all of the traits of their sinful nature. That includes filthy and profane speech; we're to make sure that the words that we speak bring honor to God.

http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%203:5-8&version=NIV

Profane - a Christian perspective
Christians are to avoid any kind of profane talk; such language does not promote godliness or encourage others to be righteous.

http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Timothy%202:16&version=KJV