Oath Quote by Anonymous
![“Oaths 33[†]“Again h you have heard that it was said to those of old, q ‘You shall not swear falsely, but r shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’ 34But I say to you, s Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for t it is the throne of God, 35or by the earth, for it is his footstool…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9dd/anonymous-1_oath_oaths-33-again-h-you-have-heard-that-it_2256754.jpg)
““Oaths 33[†]“Again h you have heard that it was said to those of old, q ‘You shall not swear falsely, but r shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’ 34But I say to you, s Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for t it is the throne of God, 35or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is u the city of the great King. 36And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; v anything more than this comes from evil.””
About This Quote
One should avoid swearing oaths, instead speaking truthfully with simple affirmations, as elaborate vows can lead to deceit.
In simple terms: Speak truth, avoid complex oaths.
Key Takeaway
Use honest yes or no.
Themes
integrity
truthfulness
communication
ethics
Mood
thought‑provoking
ethical
spiritual
Type
philosophical
religious
practical
When to use this quote
- legal testimony
- personal promises
- daily conversations
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
philosophy
religion
Questions to Reflect On
- When is a formal oath appropriate?
- How can you ensure honesty without oaths?
A Different Perspective
In some contexts, formal oaths are necessary for accountability.
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