Daily Wisdom: Matthew 5:37

Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.

Comments

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

8 Related Resources by Heartlight

"[Jesus continued:] " But I say, do not make any vows! ... And do not say, 'By the earth!' because the earth is [God's] footstool. And do not say, 'By...."

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.

Yes Be Yes, No Be No

Article by Bill Brant

Are you as good as your word? Say what you mean and then do what you say. Those around you will come to trust you when your actions are the same as your words.

To Tell the Truth

Article by Rubel Shelly

Does truth matter to us much these days? Rubel Shelly addresses the issues of honesty and integrity and the importance of telling the truth and the sin against each other and ourselves when we lie and do not tell the truth.

Illustration

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, October 12, 2023

Unstoppable!

A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.

'Opening Paul's Eyes' (Acts 22:12-13)

"[Paul defended himself before an angry Jewish mob by recounting his conversion to Christianity. He told them about being blinded when Jesus spoke to...."

Praying with Paul

Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.

'Love Surpasses Knowledge' (Ep. 3:20-21)

"Dear Father, transcendent in knowledge and wisdom, Grant that I may know the love of Christ, a love which surpasses knowledge, that I may be filled....."

God's Holy Fire

A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

'Character Because of the Spirit' (2 Co. 6:3-6)

"We put no stumbling block in anyone's path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: ... in....."

Today's Verse

A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.