Should Christians swear by an oath? No: 927 - Worldwide Church of God - 1956

Worldwide Church of God

Should Christians swear by an oath? The teaching of Jesus and of the early inspired true New Testament Church was not to swear under any circumstances. The Scriptures are very plain on this point: "But above all things, my brethren, SWEAR NOT... but let your yea be yea; an your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation" (Jas. 5:12). Jesus Himself personally instructed: "...I say unto you, 'Swear not at all; neither by the heaven; for it is God's throne: Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library