Exodus 20:7 - Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. (KJV)
New Testament:
1 Timothy 6:1 - Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worth of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. (KJV)
AND
Matthew 5:33-34 - Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths. 34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: (KJV)
As with all scripture, this part definitely deserves mediation in order to find what God is directing you to do. Is He simply saying do not use my name except in prayer or prophesying? Or is He saying do not say "common" phrases that include "God" or "Lord" in them? I guess maybe these two are the same? Because if you are using His name in vain then you are not using it to promote Him and His wonderful Word that He left us with.
Then what about the swearing of oaths that is discussed in the New Testament? In following verses it is stated to let our "yays" be "yays" and "nays" be "nays"... I think it means that instead of saying "I swear" that we say "yes" or "no" depending on what is being asked of us. The most common example that I can think of this is if anyone has had to testify in a court of law, rememer the oath that they have you take before heading up to the witness stand? That is it :) But, in many places they have an "affirmation" that they will give you instead of the "oath" if you say something beforehand about it being for religious reasons why you will not take the "oath". This may not be offered in all places yet, but as far as I know, it is offered in many.
Blessings in Christ,
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