Daily Devotional for Thursday, September 24, 2026

Matthew 5:33 introduces Jesus’ teaching on oaths, truthfulness, and integrity, culminating in the command to let “yes” mean yes.

Let Your Yes Mean Yes — Truthful Speech and Oaths, Matthew 5:33–37

Jesus commands speech so truthful that a disciple’s simple yes or no carries credibility without manipulative oaths or elaborate guarantees.

Scripture condemns careless swearing and calls for plain truthfulness—so reliable that “yes” and “no” are enough in daily life.

Explore if lying is ever justified for Christians through a detailed biblical analysis of examples like Abraham and Rahab.