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According to the text, what is the only power that can make us genuinely truthful?

Following Jesus
Living in revealed truth before God and man
The confession of our sin to Jesus
The cross (correct)

According to the text, what does Jesus demand from his followers in terms of truthfulness?

To expose their whole being and evil before God (correct)
To live in revealed truth before man
To hide their sin
To confess their sin to Jesus

According to the text, what does untruthfulness do to fellowship?

Establishes genuine brotherhood
Destroys it (correct)
Cuts false fellowship to pieces
Strengthens it

According to the Reformation Confessions, what was the view on oaths exacted by the state in a court of law?

Jesus allowed oaths exacted by the state in a court of law (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why does Jesus consider oaths to be 'sin' and 'from the evil one'?

Oaths are a proof that there are lies (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why does Jesus forbid oaths altogether?

To abolish untruthfulness in the life of the believer (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why is the oath considered 'of the evil one'?

Because it is a protection for the lie (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what must be done in a case where an oath is desirable for the sake of the truth?

The oath must be sworn with the proviso 'God willing' (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why does Jesus reveal the sinfulness of his followers?

To expose their sin (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is required for complete truthfulness?

Confessing sin (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why do sinful men resist truthfulness?

They do not like their sin exposed (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the cross represent in relation to truthfulness?

God's forgiveness (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does truthfulness do to fellowship?

Destroys it (D) Signup and view all the answers