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?

Heidelberg Catechism

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?

Gratitude
Question 100
Heidelberg Catechism
Heidelberg Catechism

Heidelberg Catechism

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?

Gratitude
Question 100

Question

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?

Answer

Yes, indeed.1 No sin is greater or provokes God's wrath more than blaspheming his name. That is why God commanded it to be punished with death.2

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