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The Misuse Of God's Name – Part 2 of 3

July 16, 2025

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When someone sues for slander, we might be fined for defaming a good name. People, whether unknowingly or defiantly, far too often demean the one true God. In this message from 2 Samuel 12, Pastor Lutzer describes how a careless life takes God’s name in vain. How does God respond to a life inconsistent with His name?

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