Matthew 5:33–37: Oaths, Promises, and Truth
Jesus does not merely forbid breaking promises; he forbids the hedging habit that makes promises unreliable. He calls his disciples to speech so honest that a simple yes or no can be trusted.
Let Your Yes Be Yes: Matthew 5:33–37
Jesus does not merely tighten the rules about oaths. He calls his disciples to speech so plain and reliable that no oath is needed to back it up, and he grounds that honesty in who God is.