Swearing is forbidden under the following circumstances:
- False oath: A person swears he is telling the truth even though he is lying:
Zech. 8:17: Love no false oath.
Assignment: Read Matt. 26:72: Peter’s false oath. - Swearing in sinful matters:
Assignment: Read Acts 23:12: The Jews swore they would kill Paul. - Swearing in uncertain matters: When we swear that something is true, but are not sure that it is:
Zech. 8:16: Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbor.
- Thoughtless and frivolous swearing:
Assignment: Read: Matt. 14:6-10: Herod’s frivolous oath. - Swearing in support of something that is wrong:
Assignment: Read 1 Sam. 28:8-10: Saul’s oath. - Swearing in unimportant matters of everyday life:
Assignment: Read: Matt 5:33-37: Jesus’ warning.
