Sermons tagged #Swearing

Whether you swear an oath, take a vow, make a promise or simply make a statement: always speak the truth and be true to your word, for the Lord will hold you accountable.

Does equivocal swearing of a creed or confession increase, or decrease, liberty of conscience? What is mental reservation in oath taking, and what is wrong with it? What is the way forward for the return to creedal authority within the Reformed church?

How should we view vows taken before God in regard to the creeds of the church? What does it mean to hold to a confession of faith simpliciter and in toto?

Is swearing good or bad? It depends on how you swear. Because God's name is great we must not use it in trivial matters. But in weighty matters using God's name in oaths and vows may be necessary to prove your sincerity and fulfill God's holy will. Oaths and vows may be distinguished. An oath is a promise we make in God's presence; a vow is a promise made directly to God. Vows are typically made voluntarily (Deut. 23:21–23) while oaths may be "imposed by lawful authority" But given their similarity and to avoid repetition they can be studied together.

Jesus calls His disciples to speak the truth from their hearts. We may be tempted to think that this passage concerning oaths is outdated and irrelevant for today. Not so! This passage is critically important for daily life and to witness to an unbelieving world.

Pastor Tim continues our studies in James, discussing the Christian and swearing oaths.

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Teaching on James 5:7-12

Rev. J. Th. Pronk Scripture: Psalm 8, Matthew 26:59-66. HC Lord's Day 36. Theme: Lift Up the Name of the Lord The context. 2, The name. Forbidden and ordered. Psalter 14:1,3,4,7 Psalter 87:1-3 Psalter 405:1,6,7 Psalter 304:1,5,7 Doxology

Now that the Kingdom is united and having compete dominion over God's enemies, David remembers his covenant promise to Jonathan and follows through on that oath. This is the Eighteenth Sermon in the Series Kingdom, Dynasty and Glory; an exposition on the Second Book of Samuel.

Do Not Swear a false oath Do Speak Plainly Do Not Be Condemned

.#2080 - Sinful Communications - New KJV James 5:12 Nov. 20, 2022 s/a #1236 Sep 24, 2006 12 But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your "Yes," be "Yes," and your "No," "No," lest you fall into judgment.