“’Yes, Yes’ or ‘No, No’”
“Again, you have heard that it was said to those of ancient
times, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but carry out the vows you have made to
the LORD.’ But I say to you, Do not swear at all,
either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, or by the earth, for it is his
footstool, or by
Matthew 5:33-37
It is important that Christians act and speak so the Savior is
glorified. When you give your word, keep it. If you make a commitment, honor
it. If you take on an obligation, fulfill it.
Our honesty and reliability should be so evident that we can be
trusted for any contract we make. If you give your word, that should be good
enough. You should do it. You should be relied on to do
it.
If you are tempted to go back on a promise, remember you have an
agreement, a treaty, and it is not to be broken.
You can only glorify God if you treat others with the respect
that God treats you.
Never give your word unless you intend
to keep it.
Our Daily Bread –