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James 5:12
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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.
About James 5:12
Few verses address Oath Breaking in the Bible and Swearing Oaths in the Bible as directly as James 5:12. This New Testament passage from the epistle of James has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Numbers 30:2
“If a man vow a vow unto the Lord, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth.”
- Deuteronomy 23:21
“When thou shalt vow a vow unto the Lord thy God, thou shalt not slack to pay it: for the Lord thy God will surely require it of thee; and it would be sin in thee.”
- Ecclesiastes 5:4
“When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.”
- Ecclesiastes 5:5
“Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.”
- Matthew 5:33
“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:”
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How to Apply James 5:12
Pray through James 5:12 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Oath Breaking in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.