True to Our Word
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James speaks much about our tongue and how it can be deadly or life-giving
In this chapter James addresses the ethical business practises and treatment of workers and employers
He sympathises with those that have been burdened unjustly
But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
Above all things
above the unjust treatment your burdened with
above the unethical business practises
My brethen
A child of God ought to by different
No matter the burden, no matter what is happening to you - a child of God ought to think, talk, and do things differently than a flesh driven, carnal world thinks, talks, and does
Swear not!
Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne: Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Harvey - swear that he would be on time, bring this for work, do this for work
God intends His children to be such man of our word that no oaths are necessary.
A common saying in lands where the flag of the empire was displayed was, “It is the word of an Englishman.”
But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
David Lingstone -
At every great crisis, he retreated back upon his favorite text: “lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world” (Matt. 28:20). He said, “It is the word of a gentleman of the strictest and most sacred honor—and that’s an end of it!”
A Christian’s word should be our bond. When people discover you are a child of God, our word is under scrutiny. Be true to it!
Josh Westall - bus captain - black chapel service - 15 minutes to pick up all the kids on the next 3 streets
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favour rather than silver and gold.