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title: "Question 111: Which is the third commandment? | Westminster Larger Catechism"
description: "Westminster Larger Catechism, question 111: Which is the third commandment? The third commandment is, Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless "
canonical: "https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-111-which-is-the-third-commandment/"
source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=136"
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# Question 111: Which is the third commandment? | Westminster Larger Catechism

The third commandment is, 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.

Scripture proofs: Ex. 20:7.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=136)

## Related reading

- [Question 110](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-110-what-are-the-reasons-annexed-to-the-second-commandment/)
- [Question 112](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-112-what-is-required-in-the-third-commandment/)

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