That we, not only by cursing [277] or perjury, [278] but also by rash swearing, [279] must not profane or abuse the name of God; nor by silence or connivance be partakers of these horrible sins in others; [280] and, briefly, that we use the holy name of God no otherwise than with fear and reverence; [281] so that he may be rightly confessed [282] and worshipped by us, [283] and be glorified in all our words and works. [284]

[277] Lev. 24:11-16.

[278] Lev. 19:12.

[279] Matt. 5:37; James 5:12.

[280] Lev. 5:1; Prov. 29:24.

[281] Jer. 4:2; Isa. 45:23.

[282] Rom. 10:9, 10; Matt. 10:32.

[283] Ps. 50:15; 1:Tim. 2:8.

[284] Rom. 2:24; 1:Tim. 6:1; Col. 3:16, 17.