But I Say to You - Week 5/ June 22nd, 2025/ Ryan Kramer

In Matthew 5:33-37, Jesus addresses the common practice of oath-taking, teaching that we should be people of such integrity that oaths become unnecessary. He wasn't contradicting Old Testament teachings but revealing their true intent - that we should be consistently honest in our words and actions. Just as God remains constant and faithful to us, we should extend that same trustworthiness to others. By living with integrity, letting our 'yes be yes' and our 'no be no,' we become a reflection of God's trustworthy heart in a world desperate for people they can trust.