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OATHS ARE SERIOUS

Explore biblical examples from Joshua and the Gibeonites to understand the seriousness of oaths. Learn why honoring vows, contracts, and marriage commitments is crucial. Discover the consequences of breaking solemn promises.

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OATHS ARE SERIOUS

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  1. OATHS ARE SERIOUS

  2. Oaths Are Serious • Joshua and the GibeonitesJoshua 9 • They were deceivedv. 3-13 • They didn’t ask God v.14 • God said not to make any covenant with them; God said to utterly destroy them Deut. 7:2 • Israel’s reaction when they found out v.16-27 • 2 Samuel 21:1-14 • But God said it was murder; Israel suffered for it v.1 • Saul did what God said in Deut. 7:2 • God expected them to keep their oath even if it contradicted His command

  3. Oaths Are Serious • SIGNED CONTRACTS • CLICKING “I AGREE” ON THE INTERNET • Psalm 15:4, Ecclesiastes 5:1-7, Proverbs 29:20 • Matthew 5:33-37 all speech is serious James 3 • MARRIAGE VOWS • Israel’s oath with Gibeonites does not sanction unscriptural marriages; rather, it emphasizes the necessity of keeping oaths, vows, word, etc. • Wrong to divorce & remarry because of the vow that was made Romans 7:1-3; 1 Cor.7:10-11

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