Broadway Baptist Church Maryville Tennessee

Two weeks ago, in the 2nd commandment, we learned that God is “jealous for His people”. The 3rd commandment will reveal that God “jealously guards His name”. Jesus emphasized this commandment in the opening of the Lord's Prayer (Matt. 6:9); “Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.” in our consideration of the commandments it is important that we remember certain principles of interpretation. (1) The commandments are spiritual, therefore they require that we keep them from our hearts. Outward conformity to the commandments should reflect the inward affection and attitude of the heart. (2) There is a positive action and attitude implied. (3) Each commandment goes much deeper that simply forbidding certain behavior, it is also directed at the desire or inclination to sin.