If you are of Christ you must be truthful in your words and deeds. Just as you expect God to honor his promises, so should you honor your promises, not only your promises to Him but your promises to others as well. To willingly lie and betray brings shame to the Lord whom you represent. Honor your promises.
You have heard that it was said to our people long ago, Don’t break your promises, but keep the promises you make to the Lord. Matthew 5:33
Say only yes if you mean yes, and no if you mean no. If you say more than yes or no, it is from the Evil One. Matthew 5:37
He never doubted that God would keep his promise, and he never stopped believing. He grew stronger in his faith and gave praise to God. Romans 4:20
Do not lie to each other. You have left your old sinful life and the things you did before. Colossians 3:9
My brothers and sisters, above all, do not use an oath when you make a promise. Don’t use the name of heaven, earth, or anything else to prove what you say. When you mean yes, say only yes, and when you mean no, say only no so you will not be judged guilty. James 5:12
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