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Vows, promises and oaths.

33 [a]“Again you have heard that it was said to your ancestors, ‘Do not take a false oath, but make good to the Lord all that you vow.’ 34 But I say to you, do not swear at all;[b] not by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 nor by the earth, for it is his footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 Do not swear by your head, for you cannot make a single hair white or black. 37 [c]Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No’ mean ‘No.’ Anything more is from the evil one.-Matthew5:33-37

For me, Jesus is not saying that promises, vows or oaths are wrong. Vows, promises or oaths are in itself good. It is how we humans - with our imperfections - handle the vows, promises or oaths that make a difference. Jesus said, "Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No’ mean ‘No.’ Anything more is from the evil one." Before we even make a vow, promise or oath, it is much better for us to ask ourselves if we are really serious into committing to something. Is it really a true Yes? Or is it a No? I remember a famous band singer who decided to marry his girlfriend. Within 24 hours, they filed for divorce. Can you believe that?? This is a true example of, "Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No’ mean ‘No.’ Anything more is from the evil one." If one is never sure or cannot commit at all, then better not to enter into something binding.

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