Westminster Larger Catechism, Question 112
Question 112
What is required in the third commandment?
The third commandment requires, That the name of God, his titles, attributes, ordinances, the word, sacraments, prayer, oaths, vows, lots, his works, and whatsoever else there is whereby he makes himself known, be holily and reverently used in thought, meditation, word, and writing; by an holy profession, and Answerable conversation, to the glory of God, and the good of ourselves, and others.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
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Matthew 6:99So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
Deuteronomy 28:5858If you are not careful to observe all the words of this law which are written in this book, that you may fear this glorious and awesome name—the LORD your God—
Psalms 29:22Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.
Psalms 68:44Sing to God! Sing praises to His name. Exalt Him who rides on the clouds — His name is the LORD— and rejoice before Him.
Revelation 15:3-43and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!
4Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”
Malachi 1:1414“But cursed is the deceiver who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but sacrifices a defective animal to the Lord. For I am a great King,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and My name is to be feared among the nations.
Ecclesiastes 5:11Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.
Psalms 138:22I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else.
1 Corinthians 11:24-2524and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
25In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”
1 Corinthians 11:28-2928Each one must examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.
29For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.
1 Timothy 2:88Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.
Jeremiah 4:22and if you can swear, ‘As surely as the LORD lives,’ in truth, in justice, and in righteousness, then the nations will be blessed by Him, and in Him they will glory.”
Ecclesiastes 5:22Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. After all, God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.
Ecclesiastes 5:4-64When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow.
5It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.
6Do not let your mouth cause your flesh to sin, and do not tell the messenger that your vow was a mistake. Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands?
Acts 1:2424And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen
Acts 1:2626Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.
Job 36:2424Remember to magnify His work, which men have praised in song.
Malachi 3:1616At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name.
Psalms 8:11O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.
Psalms 8:3-43When I behold Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place—
4what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him?
Psalms 8:99O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth!
Colossians 3:1717And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Psalms 105:22Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.
Psalms 105:55Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced,
Psalms 102:1818Let this be written for the generation to come, so that a people not yet created may praise the LORD.
1 Peter 3:1515But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
Micah 4:55Though each of the peoples may walk in the name of his god, yet we will walk in the name of the LORD our God forever and ever.
Philippians 1:2727Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
1 Corinthians 10:3131So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
Jeremiah 32:3939I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.
1 Peter 2:1212Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
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