Christian Perspectives on Oaths

Perfect Christians were forbidden to swear at all, but weaker brethren were allowed to swear within certain limits

All oaths exacted by the state in a court of law

To establish a barrier against untruthfulness

<p>By confessing one's sins to Jesus</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because they do not want their sins to be exposed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It destroys fellowship</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect the integrity of the believer's words</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oaths can lead to the concealment of truth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A disciple should be cautious about giving pledges or oaths</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Earthly obligations are conditional upon the will of God for a Christian</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Complete honesty about their sinfulness</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Untruthfulness destroys fellowship</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They do not like their sin being exposed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only weaker brethren were allowed to swear within certain limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oaths made in public</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The will of God should always take precedence over earthly obligations</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent the concealment of truth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure complete truthfulness in every word spoken</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oaths are a protection for the lie</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The will of God takes precedence over earthly obligations</p> Signup and view all the answers