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Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the deeper meaning of the Third Commandment, emphasizing that it goes beyond simply avoiding profanity. Pastor Jody explains that misusing God's name includes leveraging it for personal gain, associating it with things God doesn't endorse, and trying to manipulate God's will. The sermon highlights the importance of genuinely respecting and revering God's name, warning against the dangers of religious hypocrisy and the risk of missing a true relationship with God by merely going through religious motions.

Key Points:

• The Third Commandment is often misunderstood and oversimplified
• Misusing God's name includes leveraging it for personal agendas or to justify sin
• There's a danger in thinking we can sin and then simply ask for forgiveness without true repentance
• God's stern warning about misusing His name stems from His love and desire for our well-being
• Dodging God's will in the name of religion can lead to missing a genuine relationship with Him
• True reverence for God's name involves respecting, trusting, and treasuring Him

Scripture Reference:

Exodus 20:7 - "You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name."