Mat 5:37 | MHM | STEP | v. 37 : Jesus says, Let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything more than this comes from evil (Matthew 5:37 ). In daily life, we should simply speak the truth. If we say yes, we should mean yes. If we say no, we should mean no. People should trust our words without us needing to swear an oath. Using oaths in casual speech shows a lack of honesty and respect, and can lead to sin. Christians should avoid not just what is clearly wrong, but also what even looks like it could be wrong. Our words should be simple and true, for this honors both God and others.

‏ Matthew 5:37

v. 37: Jesus says, Let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything more than this comes from evil (Matthew 5:37 ^a). In daily life, we should simply speak the truth. If we say yes, we should mean yes. If we say no, we should mean no. People should trust our words without us needing to swear an oath. Using oaths in casual speech shows a lack of honesty and respect, and can lead to sin. Christians should avoid not just what is clearly wrong, but also what even looks like it could be wrong. Our words should be simple and true, for this honors both God and others.