MediumBible Trivia
Why did Christ tell us not to swear an oath?
ABecause swearing is impolite.
BBecause we do not have dominion over the thing we swear upon.✓ Correct Answer
CBecause we might inadvertently say something untrue.
DBecause we will be punished if we lie, whether or not we tell the truth.
Answer & Explanation
✓ Because we do not have dominion over the thing we swear upon.
" But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black." (Matthew 5:34-36)