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2145 The faithful should bear witness to the Lord's name by confessing the faith without giving way to fear. ⁷⁶ Preaching and catechizing should be permeated with adoration and respect for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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PART THREE: LIFE IN CHRIST

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SECTION TWO: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

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CHAPTER ONE: YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND

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ARTICLE 2: THE SECOND COMMANDMENT You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. 72 You have heard that it was said to the men of old, "You shall not swear falsely. . But I say to you, Do not swear at all. 73

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76 Cf. Mt 10:32; I Tim 6:12.

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