283. When is the name of God hallowed among us?
When the Word of God is rightly taught and is received into our hearts.
284. When do we hallow the name of God among our fellow men?
We hallow the name of God when we freely confess it before men in accordance with the Word, and when we as God's children live holy lives in obedience to the Word.
Matt. 5:16. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Matt. 10:32. Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
285. Who profanes the name of God?
He that teaches and lives otherwise than the Word of God teaches, profanes the name of God.
Rom. 2:24. [R. V.] The name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.