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, NIV 1984).
My Musings – What this verse really speaks to is our character. If we strive to consistently live our lives in a manner that is pleasing to God, our “yes” or “no” will be enough. A man or woman or our word. People who “have chosen the way of truth; [who] have set [their] heart on [God’s] laws.” (Psalm 119:30, NIV 1984).
My Advice – Be such a person. “Keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.” (1 Peter 3:15–16, NIV 1984).
The Brew Is A Musing 