Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Matthew 5:33-37
by: Dale Rood.
The focus here is on integrity. This is not forbidding the use of vows or the making of promises, whether to God or anyone else. We find examples of making vows in Scripture, such as David referring to vows he had made in Psalm 61:5: “You have heard my vows, O God.” Today’s passage focuses on whether or not we are people of our word. Can others depend on us to keep our word? Do others trust us to do what we say? Being people of our word and demonstrating integrity is essential in building relationships with others.