Ethical Dimensions of the Lord's Prayer: Hallowed Be Thy Name

Rightly know­ing God (in order to glorify Him as God) is the first component of hallow­ing His Name. There is a second compo­nent, according to the Heidelberg Catechism: "...further also, that we may so order and direct our whole life, thoughts, words, and actions, that Thy Name may not be blasphemed but honored and praised on our account.