I Swear!

     We are studying James in my Tuesday morning women's Bible study by Beth Moore. Today the subject of swearing came up. Unfortunately, I let one slip every once in a while and before becoming a Christian I swore like a sailor:( But it's definitely something the Lord convicts me of when one does get loose. We were talking about how we need to come together and help one another know and understand what things in our lives might be interfering with our walk with the Lord or for that matter others' walk with the Lord. 
     Jesus reminds me, in my heart-I'm not hearing any voices:), that if He were physically standing in the room with me would I swear? And of course I agree in my heart that, "No, I would not, Lord." So why then is it OK to do now? "It's not," I answer. I am again humbled and know that the reason it's not a good thing to do is that it does not edify others, lift up God or draw people closer to God through me. In fact, it may push them away as they see me living as a hypocrite, acting one way in church and another way when away from church. KT

Waterfalls in Kauai (Refreshing waters, like a person that can hold their tongue:)   

James 5: ¹² Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned.