2153. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus explained the second commandment: “You have heard that it was said to the men of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’ But I say to you, Do not swear at all…. Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from the evil one.”82 Jesus teaches that every oath involves a reference to God and that God’s presence and his truth must be honored in all speech. Discretion in calling upon God is allied with a respectful awareness of his presence, which all our assertions either witness to or mock.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
272. When did Jesus Christ institute the Eucharist?
323. Why is this sacrament called Holy Orders?
556. What is the prayer of praise?
84. What is the meaning of the title “Lord”?
274. What does the Eucharist represent in the life of the Church?
224. What are the sacraments and which are they?
205. What happens to our body and our soul after death?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem described in Mark 11:1-11?
What can we learn about divine justice from the Lord’s vengeance mentioned in Abdias 1:15?
What does the image of the river of life in Ezekiel (Ezekiel 47) represent?
The Light of the World: Jesus is the light that illuminates the darkness (John 8:12)
What is the responsibility of religious leaders according to Malachi 2:7?
What does the Bible teach us about asserting personal identity within a loving relationship?
How the Annunciation Story Can Inspire Us to Trust God (Luke 1:26-38)
