### 100. Q. Is blasphemy of God’s name by swearing and cursing really such serious sin that God is angry also with those who do not do all they can to help prevent and forbid it?

**A**. Yes, indeed.<sup>1</sup> No sin is greater or provokes God’s wrath more than blaspheming his name. That is why he commanded it to be punished with death.<sup>2</sup>

<sup>1</sup> [Lev. 5:1](/get-passage/Leviticus+5:1)
<sup>2</sup> [Lev. 24:10-17](/get-passage/Leviticus+24:10-17)