Question 55
What is forbidden in the third commandment?
The third commandment forbiddeth all profaning or abusing of any thing whereby God maketh himself known.1
Scripture
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Malachi 2:2 [1]If you will not listen, if you will not take it to heart to give honor to my name, says the LORD of hosts, then I will send the curse upon you and I will curse your blessings. Indeed, I have already cursed them, because you do not lay it to heart. (ESV)
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Isaiah 5:12 [1]They have lyre and harp, tambourine and flute and wine at their feasts, but they do not regard the deeds of the LORD, or see the work of his hands. (ESV)