21/10/2026
This particular verse caught our attention during our time together this past Monday night.
We see here that James is continuing to encourage and instruct believers to live differently than the norms of their day. In the 1st Century, it was common for people to swear by an oath to make people believe what they said. It got so watered down and abused that James is telling them exactly what Jesus said in Matthew 5:33-37, to simply tell the truth and carry through with what you tell others.
It's no different today. Dishonesty is rampant in our society. When we don't keep our word, we "will be condemned" (5:12). In other words, people will see and decide that you can't be trusted. We as believers should be the most trustworthy people in the world!
Be awesome like Jesus!