Read Matthew 5:33-37
May nothing be more solid than our words. Since we tend to be squishy and nuanced with our words, we should probably simply say less. Any need for assuring our word by something other than our own credibility says something about the human condition. We are suspicious of anyone’s oath. We have all been burned by people who have failed to live up to a promise.
Standing by your word even when it hurts is a rare occurrence and must increase dramatically among God’s people. Nothing should be more solid than our commitment to stand by our word. If the Kingdom is going to spread it will be among honest people who can be trusted with good news and truth.
Among your family, let your word and promises be something to keep even if it costs you. May this also prove to be true among our neighbors and co-workers. We must be viewed as reliable if we will ever have credibility as heralds of the gospel.
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