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Why Jesus Does Not Let Us Take (any) Oaths

September 4, 2025

Why Jesus Does Not Let Us Take (any) Oaths

Why did Jesus enjoin us not to swear oaths? Zack Johnson shares what he learned from his personal experience with oaths of loyalty to Ecuador and the United States before he knew the significance of this prohibition. He challenges us to avoid oath-taking in all areas of life.

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Episode Guest Info

Zack Johnson

Zachary Johnson serves as Dean of Students at Sattler College. He formerly worked for the US Air force before receiving honorable discharge as a conscientious objector.

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Episode Host

Marlin Sommers

Marlin lives in Southeast TN. He is married to Meredith and father to Zadok, Katherine, Job, Jude, and Charis. He is a philosopher and carpenter by training and currently serves with Anabaptist Perspectives and Starr Mountain Academy. The tagline for the latter organization expresses what he wants to be and wants to help others be: a worshipful knower and servant king.

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