Daily Wisdom: James 5:12

Saturday, September 16, 2006

Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or you will be condemned.
— James 5:12

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

3 Related Resources by Heartlight

Words, Words, Words
Article by Paul Faulkner
Looking to put the spin on something, then learn from this! Paul Faulkner reminds us of the awesome power of words and our human ability to use them to distort the truth and anger God.
Look Them in the Eye
Article by Phil Ware
What do you have to hide? Phil Ware shares his father's values in a letter to his children Zachary and Megan
The Urgency of Living Patiently
Devo: A Year with Jesus
"Dear Precious One, In the verses I want to share with you today, James teaches you about the urgency of living patiently. Let Me explain what he..."

Illustration

Illustration of James 5:12 — Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or you will be condemned.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, September 16, 2006

Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Psalm 119:165
"Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble."
God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'The Spirit Will Tell You' (Jn. 16:15)
"[Jesus said,] "All that belongs to the Father is mine; this is why I said, 'The Spirit will tell you whatever he receives from me.'""
A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'Decaying into Glory'
"Dear Disciple, Paul's words in your verses today are as beautiful as they are powerful. They can help you deal with an inescapable reality of your..."
Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Morning Thought: Song of Songs 2:3
"Faith, in the Scripture, is spoken of under the emblem of all the senses. It is sight: "Look unto me and be ye saved." It is hearing: "Hear, and your...."

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.

More Daily Wisdom