Speaking without swearing

When we speak, people should be able to rely on what we say. We should not have to “swear” by anything to convince them that we are speaking the truth. James gives another proverb-like statement to remind us that we should be speaking without swearing (James 5:12). In many cases, people think that if they swear by something then what they are about to say will carry more weight. It will be more authentic. It will be more reliable; more believable. James may be remembering something his