Matthew 5:33-37: Teaching about Oaths
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
In this Eastertide, we humbly consider Jesus’ words.
You have heard it said, “Do not take a false oath, but make good to the Lord all that you vow”.
This might be easy or difficult for us. In either case, let us remain faithful to God all we say and do.
You have heard it said, “Do not swear at all; not by heaven because it is God’s . . .”
How can we know the mind of God? Let us remain always in God’s hope.
You have heard it said, “Do not swear at all; not by the earth because it is God’s footstool . . .”
How can we know the love of God? By allowing ourselves to love the broken and marginalized.
You have heard it said, “Do not swear at all; not by Jerusalem because it is the city of a great king . . .”
How do we seek God’s sacred heart? By replacing our pride with humility, our fear with constancy, our strength with weakness and our bravura with vulnerability.
You have heard it said, “Do not swear at all; not by your head because you cannot make a single hair white or black . . .”
Why do we think our agenda surpasses the plans of God? We will always come up against the wall of willfulness if we do not put God first all that we say and do.
You have heard it said, “Let your ‘Yes” mean “Yes” and your “No” mean “No.’ Anything more is from the evil one”.
Where do we find God’s wisdom? When we heal in the Spirit, remain in Christ and rest in God. Then – and only then – will be able to cease our cursing. Then – and only then – will we come to fully know our God. Then – and only then – will we finally stumble upon God’s serenity.
Tomorrow, Jesus’ teaching about retaliation.
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