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kore wrote

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Matthew 5:33-37

And again, you’ve heard what was said to the people of long ago, “You shall not perjure yourself, instead keep the oaths you make to the Lord.” But I tell you, don’t swear at all, not by heaven, because it’s the throne of God, not by the earth, because it’s God’s footstool, not by Jerusalem, because it’s the city of the great King. Don’t even swear by your head, because you’re not able to make one hair white or black. Simply say yes, or no — any more than this comes from the evil one.

The most radical interpretation for me manifests as not doing things like taking out loans or entering any contract. In the former for example, it could be seen as swearing on your ability to make money in the future. But I haven't read a lot of commentary.

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