JANUARY 25TH, 2004
DEUTERONOMY 5:11-16
I. The Third Commandment: Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain…. (11).
1. Using God’s name in a way that he did not intend is vain
2. God’s name is to always be used with truth and righteousness (Isaiah 48:1).
3. God’s name is taken in vain when a person bears His name but is not true to His Word (Matthew 7:22-23).
4. Swearing is taking God’s name in vain.
5. To use God’s name in a joking manner in such a way that it belittles God, or sacred things, is vain
6. Any use of God’s name that brings dishonor to the Person, glory or reputation of God is taking God’s name in vain.
II. The Fourth Commandment: Keep the Sabbath day…..(12-15).
1. God originally intended that man be reminded at weekly intervals that all of his days are planned and ordered by God.
2. There are two parts to this commandment: worship and work.
3. The Hebrew Sabbath was a day of gladness.
4. From the quietness of a holy day man returned tot the activities of manual labor and social life.
5. The church celebrates the first day of the week as a day of rest.
6. Man’s spiritual need for a day of rest has not changed.
III. The Fifth Commandment: Honor thy father and thy mother…..(16).
1. As adults, we are to realize that our whole being came from God, and our well being depends on God; to children, parents stand in the place of God.
2. What God is to the adult, parents are to the child (lawgiver, provider, controller).
3. A child’s response to parents will eventually carry over in their responses to God.
4. God has ordained that children must obey those who love them and whom they love.
5. Honoring parents teaches a quiet strength that prolongs life.
- Rules produce order, no restraints produce recklessness and danger.
Conclusion: These are not the Ten Suggestions; they are the Ten Commandments