Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 5:34 - Swearing Oaths: Biblical Insights Revealed

Welcome to today's deep dive on the "Bible Difficulties and Answers" podcast! Join host Lance Smith as we explore the intriguing topic of swearing oaths, navigating through biblical teachings and cultural contexts. Are oaths allowed in Christianity? What did Jesus really mean when he advised against making vows? Dive into biblical inconsistencies concerning oaths from the Old and New Testaments and discover their relevance in modern times, including legal settings like courtrooms and military service. Get ready to uncover a fresh perspective on how integrity and honesty form the cornerstone of Christian life. Tune in now and let’s unravel this complex issue together!

References to items discussed and/or used on this podcast may found at the following:

The Bible Difficulties and Answers Website

The Bible Difficulties and Answers Facebook Page

Email Address: bibledifficultiesandanswers@gmail.com 

1. https://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/first/contra2_list.html (The Skeptics Annotated Bible)
2. https://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/contra/oaths.html 
3. https://sabbathreflections.org/swearing-of-oaths-does-matthew-5_34-forbid-them/ 
4. https://www.bibleref.com/Matthew/5/Matthew-5-34.html 
5. https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-answers/is-it-wrong-to-swear-upon-the-bible-in-a-court-of-law 
6. https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/68477/how-to-reconcile-matthew-519-and-matthew-534-and-numbers-302-on-the-issue-of