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Old 03-06-2008, 07:19 PM
jerry
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But certainly using His name in profanity - or using it in a manner that is not with specific purpose - is in vain. For example, saying "God bless you" or "bless you" superstitiously everytime someone sneezes is using it in vain - because you are not consciously asking God's blessing on that person, nor are you seeking it just because they sneezed. Or when someone just says "Oh my God" or "oh my" (shortened form) and they are not referring to God or calling out to Him in prayer - that is in vain too - ie. saying it without meaning, in an empty manner.