Truthfulness in a Time of Convenience
Matthew 5:33-37
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund
Part of Upside Down Living—July 11 - December 6, 2020
September 24, 2020

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Series: Upside Down Living
Message: #12 - Truthfulness in a Time of Convenience

September 26-27, 2020
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund

Scripture | Matthew 5:33-37

33 “Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.’ 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. 36 And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. 37 All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. —Matthew 5:33-37 (NIV)

Notes

4 Aspects of Integrity in your Commitments

  1. Reveal Answer

  2. Reveal Answer

  3. Reveal Answer

  4. Reveal Answer

Study Guide

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Read Matthew 5:33-37 and pray for your time together.

Discuss

  1. Share about a time when someone broke a commitment with you. What happened inside you?

  2. Telling the truth is a universal value. In what ways is this uniquely Christian?

  3. Which of the four aspects of commitments is most challenging? Why?

  4. How does your keeping and breaking commitments relate to the gospel?

  5. How can you best clean up a broken commitment? Have you ever had to do this yourself?

  6. How can you grow stronger in keeping commitments? Are there any areas of your life where you feel this is particularly pressing?

Close in Prayer