[Pastor Ralph]

Q1. (Matthew 5:33-37) What does it mean: Let your "yes" be yes and your "no" be no? If we obeyed this command, what would be the result in our speaking? In our credibility?

[swordwoman]

Q1. (Matthew 5:33-37) What does it mean: Let your "yes" be yes and your "no" be no? If we obeyed this command, what would be the result in our speaking? In our credibility?

Speak truth. If we obeyed this we would be a lot quieter...limiting idle chatter...and our credibility would be of greater value. My motto is Speak Life and Speak Truth...Let love abound from your mouth...and never miss an opportunity to keep your mouth shut.

[Tabatha]

Q1. (Matthew 5:33-37) What does it mean: Let your "yes" be yes and your "no" be no? If we obeyed this command, what would be the result in our speaking? In our credibility?

Here Jesus was emphasizing the importance of telling the truth . People were breaking promises and using sacred language casually and carelessly. Keeping oaths and promises is important it builds trust and makes commited human relationships possible. The bible condemns making vows or taking oaths casually, giving your word while knowing you won't keep it, or swearing falsely in God's name. ( Exodud 20: 7) Oaths are needed in certain situations cause we live in a sinful society that breeds distrusts.

Oaths, or vows, were common, but jesus told his followers not to use them-- their word alone should be enough, ( see James 5: 12 ). Are you known as a person of your word? Truthfulness seems so rare that we feel we must end our statements with"I promise". If we tell the truth all the time, we will have less pressure to back up our words with an oath or promise.

[Tabatha]

Speak truth. If we obeyed this we would be a lot quieter...limiting idle chatter...and our credibility would be of greater value. My motto is Speak Life and Speak Truth...Let love abound from your mouth...and never miss an opportunity to keep your mouth shut.

I like what swordwoman said Amen

[Elwood C O'Dell]

We are to simply speak the truth. Be honest in what we say and do it with love. If we truly obeyed this command it would help to restore the confidence others have in us. They would know that they can trust us to be people of our word and do as we say we will do. It would definitely help to improve credibility.

[Stan]

Q1. (Matthew 5:33-37) What does it mean: Let your "yes" be yes and your "no" be no? If we obeyed this command, what would be the result in our speaking? In our credibility?

It means that we should be very careful with our words not giving in to desire to have everyone believe us through swearing but in our careful choice of words lettting our yes be yes and no be no. We should always be truthful even when it hurts us for it is much worse to hurt the Great God who made us.
If we always obey this command we may not be like by many worldly friends but the ones who live for Christ will know that we too are living for Him and are seeking to do His will and not that of the world. Our credibility to some will increase but there will always be those who try to trap us in false hoods even to the extent of making something up, they did the same to Christ.

[JanMary]

Q1. (Matthew 5:33-37) What does it mean: Let your "yes" be yes and your "no" be no? If we obeyed this command, what would be the result in our speaking? In our credibility?

1)If one is telling the truth, it doesn't need an oath to underscore what has been said. To add an oath implies that "I'm usually not telling the truth, but THIS TIME I REALLy AM!!!

2) One of the verses I've learned to love and appreciate in this area is: "I said, I will take heed and guard my tongue: I will muzzle my mouth as with a bridle....." Ps.39:1 When I speak the truth (in love), I'm not as apt to have to eat my words. James said it's presumption and self-conceit to even say: Today or tomorrow I will do such and so, because we don't know the least thing about what may happen next..Swearing oaths can get into future promises, and we aren't guaranteed even our next breath. James 4:13,14

3)To be a truth teller gives credibilty to our word. My brother just moved to Flatonia, Texas, where he was stunned to be told when he didn't have his check book for a purchase he'd made and they didn't take credit cards in that store.."Down here we believe a man's word... let's shake hands. I trust that you'll be back to pay for it...You're going to need tools...my shed is always unlocked. Help yourself." Now there's a place I'd like to live....where a word or a handshake seals the deal

[Roxanne]

[quote name='Pastor Ralph' date='Dec 19 2007, 11:26 PM' post='32197']
Q1. (Matthew 5:33-37) What does it mean: Let your "yes" be yes and your "no" be no? If we obeyed this command, what would be the result in our speaking? In our credibility?
DON'T SAY NO BUT MEAN YES .MAKE SOMEONE KNOW WHEN YOU SAY NO IT IS NO AND YOUR MIND WILL NOT BE CHANGED AND THE SAMETHING WITH YES ...WE WILL SHOW PEOPLE WE ARE TRUE TO WHAT WE SAY ..THEY CAN COUNT ON IT .. BECAUSE WE ARE LIKE GOD.. AND NOT LIKE DEVIL THE FATHER OF LIES!!!!

[Patricia A]

Q1. (Matthew 5:33-37)

What does it mean: Let your "yes" be yes and your "no" be no?

This means to say exactly what you mean and do not try to deceive others with the words you choose to use. Be honest.

If we obeyed this command, what would be the result in our speaking? In our credibility?

We would not deceive anyone with the words we use. We would be trustworthy and known as an honest person.

[Eudora]

Q1. (Matthew 5:33-37) What does it mean: Let your "yes" be yes and your "no" be no? ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ ‘Yes I do or no I don’t’ Simplicity in truth, does not give way to evil or evil’s way.

If we obeyed this command, what would be the result in our speaking?
We are considered credible.
In our credibility? Believable.

[s8nfighter]

Q1. (Matthew 5:33-37) What does it mean: Let your "yes" be yes and your "no" be no? If we obeyed this command, what would be the result in our speaking? In our credibility?

It all comes down to being trusted. For years I have done business on a handshake. Some people think i am either crazy or just plain stupid for doing business without half down and a contract. When they ask if I worry about not being paid my reply is, "Not if I do a good enough job, and if I don't do a good job then I don't expect to be paid."
If we all obeyed this command, I wonder if there would be any need for lawyers.

Darrell

[Lunga]

Q1. (Matthew 5:33-37) What does it mean: Let your "yes" be yes and your "no" be no? If we obeyed this command, what would be the result in our speaking? In our credibility?

it means that you must think before you say anything and be sure of what you are saying.

if we obey this command we will be trusted.

[jjj]

When you think about it if we incorporated this more and more into our lifestyles it would eliminate so many areas of confusion and aggression. The truth would set one free.
If we can think, pray and speak the truth before we respond we would be following the advice of Jesus. This would redefine our days. Instead of justifiying, playing control games, wanting to look generous, kind, supportive we would be honest.

[tom.nabors]

We would think about what we say before we say it. Our contracts would be much simpler because creditability would be unquestioned.

[Cee]

Q1. (Matthew 5:33-37) What does it mean: Let your "yes" be yes and your "no" be no? If we obeyed this command, what would be the result in our speaking? In our credibility?

It means that as a Christian you should always speak the truth when you are speaking to someone. It means to be honest and loving in your words to others. The result will be your honesty in speaking. Your credibility will be unquestionable.

[Tom C.]

I would have to say on that, as simple a concept as it is, society has drastically missed the mark. People are to wrapped up in themselves and trying to gain the most out of opportuninies, at whatever cost.

It is really an old school value that has been lost over time.
Personally I do whatever I can to instill these core values not only in my job, my business, and my family. It does great on the credibility, once people understand that there is nothing hidden in my intentions.

[Helen Williams]

We are to speak the truth. If we are known for telling the truth we will not hve a the problem of others believing us. When we have to swear then we have lost our credibility. If we obey His command we will speak the truth. Our word would be our bond. It is sad when no one believe a word you speak. Our credibility will not be question if we are obedient. We have to make speaking the truth a way of life.

[charisbarak]

Letting your YES be YES and your NO be NO is simply telling the plain truth, not bending the truth to allow for different meanings. If we all would do that it would change the world. People would be more honest and transparent. Credibility would not be a question then.

[Bonnie Nelson]

Q1. What does it mean: “Let your “yes” by yes and your “no” be no? If we obeyed this command, what would be the result in our speaking? In our credibility?

I feel it is always best to answer with a definite yes or no. But many times there is always the “grey” area. In one situation, yes could be the answer, in another no. Each situation should be taken as is, and many times, we don’t want to hurt someone else’s feelings. If we as Christians do not answer honestly we are not being true to our God, or the people we are working with. Many times our opinions get us into trouble. Every time we give advice it is from our own perspective; it is our opinion. But if we base our advice on God’s Word, the decision is based on the directives set down by God.

[love.serve.know]

We shouldn't use answers that leave our message unclear. If we obeyed this command there would be no misunderstanding about our answers and our answers would be credible.