“Integrity Through Suffering”

DATE: July 12, 2026 - Sunday AM

INTRODUCTION.

James 5:12 NASB95

12 But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but your yes is to be yes, and your no, no, so that you may not fall under judgment.

MESSAGE.

1. They do not belong to you.

Heaven 

Earth 

Oath 

Matthew 5:33–37 NASB95

33 “Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ 34 “But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 “Nor shall you make an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 “But let your statement be, ‘Yes, yes’ or ‘No, no’; anything beyond these is of evil.

2. You represent Christ.

Christ is Truth. 

John 14:5–7 NASB95

5 Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, how do we know the way?” 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. 7 “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him.”

You should be a person of integrity. 

Proverbs 10:9 “9 He who walks in integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will be found out.”

You should be a know as a truthful person. 

3. There is judgment.

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CONCLUSION.