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THE SECOND COMMANDMENT (God’s Name) You shall not misuse the name of the L ORD your God. What does this mean? We should fear and love God that we do not.

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1 THE SECOND COMMANDMENT (God’s Name) You shall not misuse the name of the L ORD your God. What does this mean? We should fear and love God that we do not use his name to curse, swear, lie or deceive, or use witchcraft, but call upon God's name in every trouble, pray, praise, and give thanks. Lesson 9

2 How does God want us to use his name?

3 How do people use God’s name to cover up sinful actions? Jeremiah 14:14 Then the L ORD said to me, “The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I have not sent them or appointed them or spoken to them. They are prophesying to you false visions, divinations, idolatries and the delusions of their own minds. lie by God’s name

4 How do people use God’s name to cover up sinful actions? Acts 5:1-11 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles’ feet. Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? Didn’t it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn’t the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied just to human beings but to God.” When Ananias heard this, he fell down and died. And great fear seized all who heard what had happened. deceive by God’s name Then some young men came forward, wrapped up his body, and carried him out and buried him. About three hours later his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. Peter asked her, “Tell me, is this the price you and Ananias got for the land?” “Yes,” she said, “that is the price.” Peter said to her, “How could you conspire to test the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! The feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.” At that moment she fell down at his feet and died. Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband. Great fear seized the whole church and all who heard about these events.

5 How do people use God’s name to cover up sinful actions? Deuteronomy 18:10-12 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD; because of these same detestable practices the LORD your God will drive out those nations before you. use God’s name superstitiously

6 Deuteronomy 18:10-12 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the L ORD ; because of these same detestable practices the L ORD your God will drive out those nations before you. Divination: trying to get secret knowledge by supernatural means Sorcery: trying to make certain things happen by supernatural means Interpreting Omens: trying to get secret knowledge by observing natural occurrences or conditions Witchcraft: a general term for trying to gain knowledge or make things happen by supernatural means. Cast spells: trying to make certain things happen by saying certain words. Medium: a medium claims to communicate with the dead by being a channel through which the dead people communicate Spiritist or spiritualist: a general term for anyone who tries to communicate with the dead.

7 Divination: trying to get secret knowledge by supernatural means Sorcery: trying to make certain things happen by supernatural means Interpreting Omens: trying to get secret knowledge by observing natural occurrences or conditions Witchcraft: a general term for trying to gain knowledge or make things happen by supernatural means. Cast spells: trying to make certain things happen by saying certain words. Medium: a medium claims to communicate with the dead by being a channel through which the dead people communicate Spiritist or spiritualist: a general term for anyone who tries to communicate with the dead. Deuteronomy 18:10-12 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the L ORD ; because of these same detestable practices the L ORD your God will drive out those nations before you. At the very best, these things are FAKE.* At the very worst, these things have the POWER OF THE DEVIL BEHIND THEM. _____ *Even when they are fake, the devil can use them to try to keep our faith in anything other than God and his Word. _____ *Even when they are fake, the devil can use them to try to keep our faith in anything other than God and his Word.

8 Key Point #1 People use God’s name to cover up sins when they lie or deceive by God’s name or use God’s name superstitiously.

9 What are some ways to use God’s name properly? Psalm 50:15 …and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me. call on him in trouble

10 What are some ways to use God’s name properly? Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. pray to him regularly

11 What are some ways to use God’s name properly? 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. praise him

12 What are some ways to use God’s name properly? Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the L ORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. thank him

13 Key Point #2 We use God’s name properly by calling upon God in any trouble, praying to him, praising him to others, and giving thanks to him.

14 Lesson 9 God wants me to use his name to honor him, not to cover up sinful actions.

15 Vocabulary… “Holy” perfect / without any sin


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