Introduction
- Matthew 5:33-37
Jesus wants His followers to...
1. keep the oaths they've made.
- Numbers 30:1-2
- Deuteronomy 23:21-23
- Vows to God are fine.
- Numbers 6:1-8
- Psalm 132:1-5
- Genesis 14:22-24
- Vows to others are fine
- Hebrews 6:16
- Genesis 24:2-4
- Genesis 26:31
2. avoid careless (insincere) oaths.
- Matthew 5:34-36
- Matthew 23:16-22
- Ecclesiastes 5:1-7
3. live lives of simple authenticity (truthfulness).
- Matthew 5:37
- Isaiah 65:16
- Psalm 51:6
- Philippians 1:9-11
- Philippians 4:8
- Proverbs 6:16-17
- Proverbs 12:22
- Revelation 21:8
Application
1. Value truth.
2. Fear God.
3. Keep your word.
4. Keep it simple.
