"A Double Life."

“How To Take The Lord’s Name”

Indifferent Definition:

: marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic. indifferent to suffering and poverty. b. :

marked by no special liking for or dislike of something.

The most common way of people taking the Lord’s name in vain is by living a dual life.

Vain: uselessness

I. DOUBLE LOVING—Isa. 29:13

A. Loving God, yet loving sin? (Many people want to live in sin now, but have God when they die.

B. Loving God, yet hating your brother?

(Danger of the grudge, bitterness, hard feelings)

Bitterness can trigger the body's stress response, which releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. This can lead to high blood pressure, increased heart rate, and a weakened immune system. Over time, chronic stress can cause serious conditions like cardiovascular disease and autoimmune disorders.

C. Loving God, yet no devotional life? (Time for pleasure, friends, etc., but no time for God)

D. Loving God, yet living an indifferent life? (God requires faithfulness)

E. Loving God, yet not surrendered? (Complete surrender, time. Giving yourself to other things.

II. DOUBLE LONGING—1 John 2:4

A. Desire for God and sin both?—Matt. 6:24

B. Desire for God and the world both?—1 John 2:15–17

C. Desire for sinful friends and Christian friends?—2 Cor. 6:17

D. Desire for God and pleasure both?—1 Tim. 5:6 Let your language be longings for God—Isa. 42:1–2; Matt. 5:6

III. DOUBLE LIVING—James 1:8; 4:8

A. Double-minded person is unstable—Rev. 3:14–22 (The Bible calls them lukewarm—you can’t depend upon them)

B. Double-minded person is unconcerned—Prov. 29:18 (No desire, or vision for the lost world in sin)

C. Double-minded person is unconsecrated—John 6:66–68 (Serving the Lord for what they can get, not what they give)

D. Double-minded person is unfaithful to God—Rev. 2:10 (Must be faithful until death)

E. Double-minded person is unsure—James 1:6 (I’ll try, I’ll hope attitude—must be sure) Lesson from the life of Daniel, who purposed in his heart not to defile himself—Dan. 6:10. Paul said, “Be an example”—1 Tim. 4:12. This is the best way to keep from “taking His name in vain”