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Tis a Gift to Speak Simply

Introduction

1. Fulfill your vows ()

subpoint
The Gospel of Matthew: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary Although Jesus’ Position on Oaths Is Not Wholly Unique, It Was Rare Enough to Be Distinctive

Pythagoras: let one’s word carry such conviction that one need not call deities to witness (Diog. Laert. 8.1.22; cf. Diod. Sic. 10.9.2).

Matthew 5:33 NIV
33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’
Numbers 30:2 NIV
2 When a man makes a vow to the Lord or takes an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word but must do everything he said.
Psalm 15:4 NIV
4 who despises a vile person but honors those who fear the Lord; who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and does not change their mind;

2. Don’t deceive others with your words ()

Matthew 5:34–36 NIV
34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. 36 And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black.

Examples of Broken or Misused Vows in the Gospel of Matthew

Herod
Matthew 14:7 NIV
7 that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she asked.
matt 14 7
parents
Matthew 15:5 NIV
5 But you say that if anyone declares that what might have been used to help their father or mother is ‘devoted to God,’
Matthew 15:15 NIV
15 Peter said, “Explain the parable to us.”
peter
Matthew 26:72–74 NIV
72 He denied it again, with an oath: “I don’t know the man!” 73 After a little while, those standing there went up to Peter and said, “Surely you are one of them; your accent gives you away.” 74 Then he began to call down curses, and he swore to them, “I don’t know the man!” Immediately a rooster crowed.
matt 26 72-74

3. Speak honestly and simply ()

matt 5 3
Matthew 5:37 NIV
37 All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.
Proverbs 6:16–19 NIV
16 There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, 19 a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.

Conclusion

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