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Jan 19, 2014

Nothing But the Truth (part 6)

Passage: Matthew 5:33-37

Preacher: Travis Fleming

Series:Upside Down Actions

Detail:

Applying Jesus' words in Matthew 5 requires...

1.  Drawing attention to our integrity crisis.
     This crisis comes as the result of a lack of...
        A.  Credibility.
     Vows and oaths were used to increase...
        B.  Believability.
     But the real problem was with...
        C.  Reliability.

2.  Unpacking Christ's charge.
     This  charge...
        A.  Is not meant to be a complete prohibition.
        B.  Gives us definite parameters.
        C.  Prevents foolish promises we can't fulfill.
        D.  Is meant to cause us to perform our pledges.

3.  Following through with our commitments.
     Involves...
        A.  Remembering our salvation.
        B.  Checking our motivation.
        C.  Guarding our conversation.
        D.  Keeping our word without hesitation.