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Matthew 5:33-37

Listen to Matthew 5:33-37
33 "And don't say anything you don't mean. This counsel is embedded deep in our traditions.
34 You only make things worse when you lay down a smoke screen of pious talk, saying, 'I'll pray for you,' and never doing it, or saying, 'God be with you,' and not meaning it. You don't make your words true by embellishing them with religious lace. In making your speech sound more religious, it becomes less true.
37 Just say 'yes' and 'no.' When you manipulate words to get your own way, you go wrong.

Matthew 5:33-37 Study Resources

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Liar Liar Pants on Fire
Liar Liar Pants on Fire
Bishop James E. Collins

In this bold and convicting message titled “Liar… Liar, Pants on Fire,” Bishop James E. Collins pulls no punches as he tackles the spiritual dangers of deception — both the lies we tell and the lies we believe. Drawing from Scripture and real-life application, Bishop Collins reveals how dishonesty disrupts relationships, damages our witness, and distances us from God's truth.With clarity, compassion, and conviction, Bishop Collins calls the Church back to integrity, reminding us that God is a God of truth and those who follow Him must walk in truth — even when it costs.

Don't Swear Part 2
Don't Swear Part 2
Jeff Johnson

From the dad who promises his kids he’d take them to the ballgame and doesn’t, to the couple that vows from death do us part but ends up divorcing… many people today don’t take promises or vows seriously.  God certainly does as we’ll hear today on Sound Doctrine.  We’ll hear that it’s important to do what we say we’ll do, and follow through with our vows.  If we can’t do that, don’t swear to begin with!  Join us in Matthew chapter five as we listen in to part two of Jeff Johnson’s message, “Don’t Swear!”

Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.

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