2. To Tell the Truth

3. The Jesus Curriculum Th e The Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5-7 Kingdom Handbook

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5. Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, “Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.” Kingdom Code Matthew 5:33 “Cross My Heart”

6. When a man makes a vow to the Lord or takes an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word but must do everything he said. Numbers 30:2 truth Oaths were intended to demonstrate honesty. Oaths were intended to demonstrate honesty. “Cross My Heart”

7. If a man gives an animal to his neighbor for safe- keeping and it dies or is injured or is taken away while no one is looking, the issue between them Exodus 22:10-11 truth Oaths were intended to demonstrate honesty. Oaths were intended to demonstrate honesty. “Cross My Heart”

8. will be settled by the taking of an oath before the Lord that the neighbor did not lay hands on the other person's property. The owner is to accept this, and no restitution is required. Exodus 22:10-11 truth Oaths were intended to demonstrate honesty. Oaths were intended to demonstrate honesty. “Cross My Heart”

9. Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument. Hebrews 6:16 truth Oaths were intended to demonstrate honesty. Oaths were intended to demonstrate honesty. “Cross My Heart”

10. Swearing and Cursing originally to validate: a true statement a certain promise Swearing By a greater witness Cursing By dire consequences Swearing and Cursing originally to validate: a true statement a certain promise Swearing By a greater witness Cursing By dire consequences Oaths were intended to demonstrate honesty. Oaths were intended to demonstrate honesty. “Cross My Heart”

11. Do not swear falsely by my name and so profane the name of your God. I am the Lord. Leviticus 19:12 truth Oaths were intended to demonstrate honesty. Oaths were intended to demonstrate honesty. “Cross My Heart”

12. THE THIRD COMMANDMENT You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. THE THIRD COMMANDMENT You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. Exodus 20:7 truth (“lift up for no purpose”) Oaths were intended to demonstrate honesty. Oaths were intended to demonstrate honesty. “Cross My Heart”

13. Woe to you, blind guides! You say, “If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.” Kingdom Code Matthew 23:16-22 “Crossed My Fingers” Oaths were corrupted to allow for deception. Oaths were corrupted to allow for deception.

14. You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes the gold sacred? Kingdom Code Matthew 23:16-22 “Crossed My Fingers” Oaths were corrupted to allow for deception. Oaths were corrupted to allow for deception.

15. You also say, “If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift on it, he is bound by his oath.” Kingdom Code Matthew 23:16-22 “Crossed My Fingers” Oaths were corrupted to allow for deception. Oaths were corrupted to allow for deception.

16. You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes the gift sacred? Kingdom Code Matthew 23:16-22 “Crossed My Fingers” Oaths were corrupted to allow for deception. Oaths were corrupted to allow for deception.

17. Therefore, he who swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it. And he who swears by the temple swears by it and by the one who dwells in it. Kingdom Code Matthew 23:16-22 “Crossed My Fingers” Oaths were corrupted to allow for deception. Oaths were corrupted to allow for deception.

18. And he who swears by heaven swears by God's throne and by the one who sits on it. Kingdom Code Matthew 23:16-22 “Crossed My Fingers” Oaths were corrupted to allow for deception. Oaths were corrupted to allow for deception.

19. But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; Kingdom Code Matthew 5:34-35 “Crossed My Fingers” Oaths were corrupted to allow for deception. Oaths were corrupted to allow for deception.

20. or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. Kingdom Code Matthew 5:35-36 “Crossed My Fingers” Oaths were corrupted to allow for deception. Oaths were corrupted to allow for deception.

21. Simply let your “Yes” be “Yes”, and your “No”, “No”; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. Kingdom Code Matthew 5:37 “Won’t Cross the Line” Trust- worthiness depends on integrity.

22. Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or you will be condemned. James 5:12 truth “Won’t Cross the Line” Trust- worthiness depends on integrity.

23. Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. 1 Peter 3:10 truth “Won’t Cross the Line” Trust- worthiness depends on integrity.

24. The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful. Proverbs 12:22 truth “Won’t Cross the Line” Trust- worthiness depends on integrity.

25. A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will not go free. You destroy those who tell lies. A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will not go free. You destroy those who tell lies. Proverbs 19:5; Psalm 5:6 truth “Won’t Cross the Line” Trust- worthiness depends on integrity.

26. The cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars— their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. Revelation 21:8 truth “Won’t Cross the Line” Trust- worthiness depends on integrity.

27. Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. Colossians 3:9-10 truth “Won’t Cross the Line” Trust- worthiness depends on integrity.

28. Each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. Ephesians 4:25 truth “Won’t Cross the Line” Trust- worthiness depends on integrity.