Words get piled on words to make a promise sound heavier. Swearing by heaven, earth, or the head — and the mouth is no longer simple.
Jesus cut that chain. He is the way, the truth, and the life, and that truth is freedom from all bondages, including careless oaths.
“Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.”
Matthew 5:33–37 · KJV
“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”
John 8:36 · KJV
If speech has trapped you, come to the Son who is the truth and makes free indeed.
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