The Lord continues to explain that true love means not misusing his name. But why is cussing such a big deal?

God leads his people into a third crisis, which is really a chance for them to re-sit their first exam. This time, however, they are no longer a baby nation, and the expectations are greater.

God unpacks the implications of the Eighth Commandment: restitution must be measured out according to the harm done, not according to the status of the people involved.