People of Truth
May 24, 2026 | Pastor Ryan Gilbert
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Text: Matthew 5:33-37
Three Principles for People of Truth
1. Take oaths _______________ before _______________.
2. Don’t take ________________________ oaths.
3. Let your _______________ be _______________ and your _______________ be
_______________.
Relevant Quotes
“Truth is the bond of all society; and therefore the Christian ought to be so true to this word, that no oath should be necessary to make him believed.” -John Calvin
“A man’s word should be as good as his bond, because a Christian’s tongue should be the echo of his heart.” -Thomas Watson
“Sincerity carries the soul in all simplicity to open its heart to God and man, without any by-ends or double-mindedness.” -Richard Sibbes
Discussion Questions
- Jesus says, “Let your yes be yes and your no be no.” In what practical areas of life are we most tempted to exaggerate, manipulate, or shade the truth? Why?
- Twisting the truth is often an attempt to gain control. How does a lack of trust in God’s sovereignty contribute to dishonesty or manipulation?
- Why do you think Jesus focuses so much on the heart behind oath-taking instead of merely creating another external rule about speech?
- Pastor Ryan mentioned half-truths, exaggeration, and manipulation. Which of these do you think is most normalized in modern culture, and even among Christians? How can believers resist this pattern?
- What would it look like for Christians to become known as people of deep integrity and truthfulness in everyday life (family, work, church, online, etc.)? How might that serve as a witness to the world?
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