BibleProject Why Does Jesus Say Not to Swear Oaths?
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Apr 1, 2024 
Tim Mackie, lead scholar for BibleProject, dives into Jesus’ teachings on oaths during the Sermon on the Mount. He explores the complexity of ancient oath-keeping practices, revealing how people manipulated oaths to avoid accountability. Mackie emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity in our words, critiquing the cultural loopholes surrounding oaths. The conversation also addresses the ethics of claiming divine guidance, highlighting the dangers of deception in both religious and personal contexts.
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Honest Communication
- Communicate your intentions clearly and honestly.
- Let your "yes" mean "yes" and your "no" mean "no" without invoking God's name.
Oaths and Deception
- Manipulating trust using oaths and God's name is diabolical.
- This deceptive practice echoes the serpent's deceitful tactics in the Garden of Eden.
Gibeonites' Deception
- In Joshua 9, the Gibeonites deceived the Israelites using worn-out clothes and a false story.
- They tricked the Israelites into making a covenant, demonstrating how oaths can be used deceptively.
