Saturday, 17th June

Matthew 5:33–37

Jesus said to the crowds, “Again, you have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, 'You shall not swear falsely, but carry out the vows you have made to the Lord.' But I say to you, Do not swear at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. Let your word be 'Yes, Yes' or 'No, No'; anything more than this comes from the evil one.”

Reflection

• Do I have the courage to say the truth in the culture of political correct?

• The core message of Jesus’ teaching today is to be congruent in my thoughts and deeds. How can I achieve this congruence?