The Sermon on the Mount, Part 8: Matthew 5:33-37

The Sermon on the Mount, Part 8

Matthew 5:33-37

Given on Jun 9, 2012 by Gary Smith Listen

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An oath is defined as a statement of fact or a promise where the maker calls on God as a witness to the truth of the statement or the binding nature of the promise. But are Christians to make oaths? What does Jesus teach on this subject in the sermon on the mount?

Gary Smith

United Church of God Pastor

Gary Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent most of his youth in the Pasadena, California area. He graduated from Ambassador College in 1976 and he and his wife, Liz, moved to Peoria, Illinois. For the next six years he worked as a nursing home administrator in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas.
In 1982, he and Liz began to serve in the full-time ministry. Since that time, they have served in a number of congregations in the Midwest.
Gary and Liz now pastor in Houston, Texas near their two children and grandson.