I've always felt that taking the Lord's name in vain was swearing, regardless how I said it because the key was intent.
However, in my studies since Q, I've come to believe the phrase is meant literally. As in, if I do something good, I should give credit to Him. All good comes from God, I am but His hands and feet. I should not be vain and take credit in my name.
And don't misunderstand swearing isn't good either. JMO
Gosh is a word denoting astonishment and darn disappointment. Not the same thing. Your milage is free to vary.
Substitutes don’t fly.
I've always felt that taking the Lord's name in vain was swearing, regardless how I said it because the key was intent.
However, in my studies since Q, I've come to believe the phrase is meant literally. As in, if I do something good, I should give credit to Him. All good comes from God, I am but His hands and feet. I should not be vain and take credit in my name.
And don't misunderstand swearing isn't good either. JMO