Keeping Your Word

But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No.’ Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.

When you vow a vow to God, don’t defer to pay it; for he has no pleasure in fools. Pay that which you vow. — read the full passage →

But whoever keeps his word, God’s love has most certainly been perfected in him. This is how we know that we are in him:

“Again you have heard that it was said to them of old time, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall perform to the Lord your vows,’

Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes of the children of Israel, saying, “This is the thing which Yahweh has commanded. — read the full passage →

“Again you have heard that it was said to them of old time, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall perform to the Lord your vows,’ — read the full passage →

You shall observe and do that which has gone out of your lips. Whatever you have vowed to Yahweh your God as a freewill offering, which you have promised with your mouth, you must do.

But above all things, my brothers, don’t swear, neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath; but let your “yes” be “yes”, and your “no”, “no”; so that you don’t fall into hypocrisy.

“‘Or if anyone swears rashly with his lips to do evil, or to do good, whatever it is that a man might utter rashly with an oath, and it is hidden from him; when he knows of it, then he shall be guilty of one of these. — read the full passage →

I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

Yahweh, who shall dwell in your sanctuary? Who shall live on your holy hill? — read the full passage →

My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, if you have struck your hands in pledge for a stranger; — read the full passage →

Build cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep; and do that which has proceeded out of your mouth.”

How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

When a man vows a vow to Yahweh, or swears an oath to bind his soul with a bond, he shall not break his word. He shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Don’t be rash with your mouth, and don’t let your heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and you on earth. Therefore let your words be few.

Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.’”

But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira, his wife, sold a possession, — read the full passage →

It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows.

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, — read the full passage →

But he said, “On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it.”

As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

When you vow a vow to Yahweh your God, you shall not be slack to pay it; for Yahweh your God will surely require it of you; and it would be sin in you. — read the full passage →

He who believes in me, as the Scripture has said, from within him will flow rivers of living water.”

“‘You shall not swear by my name falsely, and profane the name of your God. I am Yahweh.

“Again you have heard that it was said to them of old time, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall perform to the Lord your vows,’ — read the full passage →

He humbled you, and allowed you to be hungry, and fed you with manna, which you didn’t know, neither did your fathers know; that he might teach you that man does not live by bread only, but man lives by every word that proceeds out of Yahweh’s mouth.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

“You shall not take the name of Yahweh your God in vain: for Yahweh will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves.

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord.

I have put my trust in God. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? — read the full passage →

Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

This is how we know that we know him: if we keep his commandments. — read the full passage →

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

It is better that you should not vow, than that you should vow and not pay.

“Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Yahweh, who shall dwell in your sanctuary? Who shall live on your holy hill?

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

God is not a man, that he should lie, nor the son of man, that he should repent. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not make it good?

I will not break my covenant, nor alter what my lips have uttered.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

The Word became flesh, and lived among us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the one and only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.

In whose eyes a vile man is despised, but who honors those who fear Yahweh; he who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and doesn’t change;

Therefore let them also who suffer according to the will of God in doing good entrust their souls to him, as to a faithful Creator.

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

His Son is the radiance of his glory, the very image of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purified us of our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

Yahweh is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, “Rise, and measure God’s temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it. — read the full passage →

being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.”

Whereas you don’t know what your life will be like tomorrow. For what is your life? For you are a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away.

But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth, and in your heart”; that is, the word of faith, which we preach:

Then he answered and spoke to me, saying, “This is Yahweh’s word to Zerubbabel, saying, ‘Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says Yahweh of Armies.

Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.”

There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield. Yahweh will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly.

Also delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Know therefore that Yahweh your God himself is God, the faithful God, who keeps covenant and loving kindness with them who love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations,

Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.

Watch! Stand firm in the faith! Be courageous! Be strong!

rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. — read the full passage →

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.

For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world: your faith.

looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

It will be, that whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.’

For this cause we also thank God without ceasing, that, when you received from us the word of the message of God, you accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also works in you who believe.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →