Do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned

 James 5:1-20

Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you.

You have condemned and murdered the innocent one, who was not opposing you.

Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!

As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise, you will be condemned.

Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

Why?

Be patient until the Lord's coming and don't grumble against one another, the judge is standing at the door! The Lord knows what we said.

Don't worry, perseverance comes. such as Job suffered, for the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

Action to us: trouble, len them pray. Happy sing songs of praise, sick: call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord/ confess our sins to each other and pray for each other so that we may be healed.

How?

Continue to pray for my family, for brothers and sisters in my church. Keep myself a righteous person, so my prayer may be powerful and effective.