2150. The second commandment forbids false oaths. Taking an oath or swearing is to take God as witness to what one affirms. It is to invoke the divine truthfulness as a pledge of one’s own truthfulness. An oath engages the Lord’s name. “You shall fear the LORD your God; you shall serve him, and swear by his name.”81
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
413. How are we to view social inequalities?
118. Why was the death of Jesus part of God’s plan?
182. What is the mission of the Pope?
589. How is the Name of God made holy in us and in the world?
406. When is authority exercised in a legitimate way?
568. What are the expressions of the life of prayer?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
Understanding God’s Wrath – Habakkuk 1:2-4
The Dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem: Analysis of the Ceremony (1 Chronicles 22-29)
How is God’s sovereignty portrayed amidst the chaos in Lamentations 2:8-9?
What does the Bible teach about transforming the body?
God’s Law and Justice: Exploring Their Relationship (Deuteronomy 16:18-20)
