I got in trouble for saying "I swear to god" and i want to know if its wrong or not.
2006-09-16 19:35:56 · 9 answers · asked by Stephen E 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You will have to ask the person your in trouble with - to explain why what you did is wrong.
It may be related to the #3 commandment: "Thou shalt not swear falsely by the name of the LORD..." But I am not sure who you are in trouble with.
When a person swears to GOD - that they are telling the truth - it means they are held accountable to GOD for lying, and as this is very serious it is rarely done. (Lying to GODs face - is a sure trip to hell.) But if your telling the truth - your OK.
You must know humans use the bible in court for this reason, it shows respect to GOD NOT to lie. As it's a sin, a serious sin. It's so serious that it's a commandment to NOT lie (#9 "Thou shalt not bear false witness against your neighbor")
I do not know what faith or religion you are but I enclosed a source. No offence.
2006-09-16 19:50:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The problem with the whole "swear to God" phrase is that people use it mindlessly and carelessly far too often to refer to the stupidest, most unimportant things. Do you really think it's worth "swearing to God" that your cat caught a mouse, or something equally dumb? When people say such things, they're showing that they don't have much respect for God if they would "swear to him" over the most trivial things.
2006-09-16 19:57:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
whilst it extremely is declared it extremely is incorrect to swear to God it potential to profane his call or take it ineffective. whilst Jesus taught to no longer swear falsely it meant that a individual shouldn't undergo a faux or mendacity testimony to God. The bible additionally teaches us that God isn't a respecter of persons. there is yet another notice that your husband can use by using fact it extremely is against his theory to swear. The notice is verify. It potential the comparable to a court docket or policeman or company. in case you verify something you're taking an oath that it extremely is actual. i desire this keeps him from any added dispute. sturdy success
2016-10-01 01:37:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure....even the US supreme Court makes witness Swear on the Bible to tell the truth. Is that the same thing?
2006-09-16 19:47:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is if you dont keep it. that is if you even believe in god. where as i dont necessarily, then i dont see it as very wrong as its like swearing to santa. and as for the guys answer above me, swearing to god and cursing are completely different. your not taking the lords name in vain, swearing is like making an oath. you set out to attempt what you claim. if you break it then you break your oath to god. (swearing is in a different term this one)
2006-09-16 19:39:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no not at all, when you swear for good and after swearing on you could not keep it for good ,either to you or to your people with out harming others than no probs ., else your in problems, but pray god you will not repeat it ,thats fine.
2006-09-16 19:39:41 · answer #6 · answered by aathrey 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The 2nd commandment tells us not to take the Lord's name in vain.
2006-09-16 19:37:34 · answer #7 · answered by p2of9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Vain" means that you're taking it lightly or lying. If you swear with conviction and it is true, it is not wrong.
2006-09-16 19:40:06 · answer #8 · answered by AllahuAkbar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not 'wrong' at all, it just pisses some people off who take themselves wayyyy too seriously.
2006-09-16 19:41:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋