up with the blue prints and how much it will cost etc. because if he starts on it he might run in to problems later on like strucutal problems or run out of money etc. before he is finnished but is it a contradiction of the other part of the bible that says do not promise or pledge anything etc. for this is the work of the devil but let your yes be yes and your no be no. so which is true?
2007-03-16 08:01:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
they are both in the new testament i think but its been awhile and but i remember them because i want to make plans but keep thinking of what it says about not making promises.
2007-03-16 08:08:03 · update #1
Luke 14:28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
Mat 5:34-37 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
First one ask who would start building a tower without looking to see if he can afford it first.
Second says do not make vows using the name of God or any of the things he has sanctified.
You lost me on how those contract each other....
2007-03-16 08:04:39 · answer #1 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
At Matthew 5:37, Christ commands us to let our yes mean yes and our no mean no. Anything in excess of this is from the devil. This was in contrast to those who were swearing by the temple, swearing by the altar of the temple and swearing by everything else. Christ said don't swear at all; just let your yes mean that.
As for the illustration concerning building a tower, Jesus was simply teaching people that nothing of any serious intent ought to be undertaken without first making sure one is man enough (or woman enough) for the task so to speak. Don't jump into anything without first considering all possible contingencies. Advance preparation is the thing.
I'm not sure at all what you mean by "don't pledge anything."
Hannah J Paul
2007-03-16 15:10:21 · answer #2 · answered by Hannah J Paul 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible doesnt teach not to make promises or pledges. Jesus simply meant for people not to swear on things to try to give artificial weight to the things they were swearing to in order to gain favor to their listeners. Jesus was simply teaching to be a man of your word. Say what you mean and mean what you say.
2007-03-16 15:10:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't think there is a contradiction there because your talking about two different things.it is just saying to plan well and then to be honorable and stick by your word. not that planning is lying and your just not suppose to have to prove anything by promises that people wont believe. i think your getting things mixxed up. try again
2007-03-16 15:12:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both seem to combine to put forth the idea, to plan well but don't make promises that you can't keep.
I am not finding a disparagement in that.
2007-03-16 15:11:26 · answer #5 · answered by Jenli 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The two passages have nothing to do with each other and address totally different issues. Therefore, they are not contradictory.
2007-03-16 15:10:55 · answer #6 · answered by Bud 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sure you got the right book what //does like a man who builds a tower should first come// mean
2007-03-16 15:10:01 · answer #7 · answered by loveChrist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
so you want the bible to tell you the same thing about every thing?
ever heard of context?
I thought you hated God, anyway...
2007-03-16 15:07:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Where are you reading from?
2007-03-16 15:05:23 · answer #9 · answered by Book of Answers 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wheres that scripture?
2007-03-16 15:04:35 · answer #10 · answered by Pastor Biker 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋