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2149 Oaths which misuse God's name, though without the intention of blasphemy, show lack of respect for the Lord. The second commandment also forbids magical use of the divine name.

[God's] name is great when spoken with respect for the greatness of his majesty. God's name is holy when said with veneration and fear of offending him. ⁸⁰

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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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80 St. Augustine, De serm. Dom. in monte 2, 5, 19: PL 34, 1278.

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