250. What is the connection between this petition and the Second Commandment?
They both deal with the name of God and our use of it. The commandment requires that we do not misuse His name or slander His reputation (see Questions 42, 43 or 44). Here we pray that we may use it properly.
Exodus 20:7 You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.
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