Matthew 5:33-37
. You have heard it said . . .
Evidence #1
Evidence #2
Evidence #3
God is opposed to – HATES – liars
. Proverbs 6:16-19, 12:22, Revelation 22:15, Proverbs 26:28, Malachi 3:6
Satan is the father of lies – John 8:44, Romans 3:13
1. A Pharisaic Misinterpretation To Justify Dishonesty – Vs. 33-36
. Numbers 30:2-4, Deuteronomy 23:21-23, Judges 11:29-40, Matthew 14:3-11, 26:69-75
. A. Old Testament verses commanding oaths
. Numbers 5:19, Deuteronomy 10:20, Genesis 14:22, 21:23, Genesis 47:31
. B. New Testament verses describing oaths
. Romans 1:9, 2 Corinthians 1:23, Philippians 1:8
. C. Jesus – Matthew 26:63-64
. God – Genesis 9:17, 15:18, 22:15-16, Hebrews 6:13-19
. Jesus criticizing the Pharisees’ oaths: Matthew 23:16-22
2. A Biblical Clarification to Exercise Truthfulness – Vs. 37
. James 5:12, Ephesians 4:15, 22-25