Family Talk 8/26/2020

• By -David

Family Talk 8/26/2020

• Posted on August 26, 2020
• Posted in August 2020

Kingdom Living Series

Scripture Readings:

Matthew 5: 33-37 NASB

³³ “Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ ³⁴ But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, ³⁵ or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ³⁶ Nor shall you make an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. ³⁷ But let your statement be, ‘Yes, yes’ or ‘No, no’; anything beyond these is of evil.

Additional Readings:

Exodus 20

Proverbs 10:9                                                                 

Digging Questions:

1. What is Jesus referring to when he says the ancients were told?
2. Why does Jesus say that making vows are wrong?
3. Does this raise the bar or lower the bar or keep it the same in terms of what the law requires?
4. What should the alternative be?

Reflection Questions:

1. What do you think Jesus is trying to get his audience and us to understand?
2. Does it seem like Jesus care about our outside actions or inside heart or both?
3. Are you are a trustworthy person? Why or why not?
4. What are some things you can do to be a person of integrity?

Challenge for the week

Refuse to add extra phrases like, “I swear” or “I promise” just be honest and let events prove you trustworthy.