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. NKJV
The word “vain” means:
1) emptiness, vanity, falsehood
a) emptiness, nothingness, vanity
b) emptiness of speech, lying
c) worthlessness (of conduct)
GOD is Love thus Love is the name of GOD. This Love in action is the basis of life. To degrade the very foundation of all existence is a dishonor to Our Heavenly Father. When you take HIS Name in vain, you misrepresent the source of all life to yourself and anyone who hears the impact of your own vanity. Your own unbelief becomes reinforced and you move further away from the power of life. The path of vanity leads to death and destruction. You promote dishonesty and become a victim to dishonest people. Your dishonesty migrates to your intent which becomes action. Your ego then justifies your dishonesty by lying, cheating and stealing from others. You will by guilty of sin and lawlessness and your victims will demand restitution. Your vain attempts to maneuver out of these situations will only move you deeper into judgment. Your acts of unrighteousness act as a garment covering you with unacceptable “wedding” attire. You become a vessel of dishonor (Romans 9:21) and are removed from the Wedding Feast (Matthew 22:11).
As you walk in reverence to the name of the LORD your God, you strengthen and embrace your connection to the Source of Life- Our Heavenly Father. The flow of life will support your progress rather than block your attempts to succeed in your endeavors.