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Originally Posted by wwjd.usa
in the OT GOd promoted swearing (Deuteronomy 6:13) in the NT God forbids swearing (Matthew 5:34).... So which verse should I obey? 
I think that 2 Timothy 3:16-17 refers to the scripture of the New Covenant, or the NEW Testament. |
First of all, God is immutable...He never changes.
Jesus Christ the
same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. (Hebrews 13:8)
For I am the LORD,
I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. (Malachi 3:6)
You need to look at the meaning of the word "swear" in context. There are two different meanings here.
Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt
swear by his name. (Deuteronomy 6:13)
This verse, taken in context, means that one is to "fear God" (have reverential fear). Obedience is the key here.
But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: (Matthew 5:34)
This verse, taken in context, is speaking of taking oaths.
You can't pull verses out of context and say they mean the same thing. The Word of God will never contradict itself. Scripture interprets scripture.
As far as 2 Timothy 3:16-17 goes, "All Scripture" does mean the Old Testament....the New Testament was not complete at the time Paul wrote that epistle to Timothy. All the Scripture that they had was the Old Testament.