| Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Study |
"Why is it so difficult for us to answer each other with a simple "yes" or "no"? Jesus addresses the tendency to try to communicate more in how we respond to others.
In Jesus's day, the Jews had the practice of making promises based on objects, not on the name of God. This was their way out in case they broke an oath to another person. They felt like as long as they didn't promise in God's name, they wouldn't be judged. However, Jesus was displeased with this practice.
God wants us to keep our word because we represent Him. God has kept every promise He has ever made throughout time. When we break our promises to each other, we are not representing who Christ is in our words and actions.
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God cares about our promises and whether or not we live a life of integrity. When we do what we say we will do, people learn to depend on us. It is better to say we can't do something than to go back on our word.
Before we respond to something that is asked of us, we should take some time to really consider the request. It's important to be realistic in the commitments we make, knowing that saying "no" is honoring the person enough that we are honest and are not making promises we can't keep.
We are walking testimonies of the faithfulness of God, whether we say a word or not. Let's always say "yes" to Him and not be afraid to say "no" to others.
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