Today’s Thought “Inaccuracy in Word” G. Ward

James 5

¹² But above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but your yes is to be yes, and your no, no, so that you do not fall under judgment.

 

Understanding our humanity will encounter periodic crossroad scenarios that determines what’s best for me and can be the beginning of many woes ahead. Moreover, that decision’s contingency (i.e., that determines what’s best for me), can often be marred by ulterior motives, whereby an underlying exhaustion grants an answer to which they know is difficult to fulfill and in such a matter – exhaustion wins over a vow violated.

Believers however, are governed according to their Savior’s example (cf. Mark 1:35) and whereas HIS steps were ordered by the Most High, HIS yes was so and HIS no, was no. That courage in perfect submission happens when a solitude with our Lord is most important to anything or anyone (Ps.1:1-3). May you be encouraged in rightful pursuits.