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The Beautiful Resistance: Week 9 - Words - Paul Maughan
In this week’s teaching, Paul explores Jesus’ call to total integrity in Matthew 5:33-37. Jesus confronts the ancient habit of using elaborate oaths to mask dishonesty, inviting us instead to a life where a simple "Yes" or "No" is sufficient. The message provides a "deeper diagnosis" of our speech, revealing how lies often stem from heart idols - like the need for approval, control, or security - where we trust human opinion or material stability more than God.
The alternative is to "put off falsehood" and live with a commitment to truth that honours our connection as one body. By resolving…
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