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According to the text, what was the common interpretation of oaths in the early Church?
Perfect Christians were forbidden to swear at all, but weaker brethren were allowed to swear within certain limits
According to the Reformation Confessions, what did Jesus prohibit regarding oaths?
All oaths exacted by the state in a court of law
What is the purpose of oaths according to the text?
To establish a barrier against untruthfulness
According to the text, how is complete truthfulness achieved?
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According to the text, why do sinful men resist truthfulness?
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According to the text, what does untruthfulness do to fellowship?
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According to the text, why did Jesus forbid oaths altogether?
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What does the text suggest about the relationship between oaths and truthfulness?
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How does the text describe the attitude of a disciple towards giving pledges or oaths?
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What does the text suggest about the relationship between earthly obligations and the will of God for a Christian?
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According to the text, what does Jesus demand from his followers in terms of truthfulness?
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What does the text suggest about the relationship between truthfulness and fellowship?
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According to the text, why do sinful men resist truthfulness?
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According to the text, what was the common interpretation of oaths in the early Church?
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According to the Reformation Confessions, what did Jesus prohibit regarding oaths?
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What does the text suggest about the relationship between earthly obligations and the will of God for a Christian?
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According to the text, why did Jesus forbid oaths altogether?
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What is the reason behind Jesus' prohibition of oaths?
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According to the text, what is the relationship between oaths and the truth?
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What does the text suggest about the relationship between earthly obligations and the will of God for a Christian?
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