LYING UNDER OATH

What the [former] president has confessed to doing is of serious concern. We should sincerely pray for the president and the country, for great damage has been done to the office of the presidency and the nation.

However, the focus here is not just another recounting of the shameful details of sexual activity and charges of perjury. What has me concerned at this moment is the apparent attitude of self-righteousness of individuals who admit that they have repeatedly cheated on their spouse; Yet, these same persons proclaim that they are better/more righteous than the president because he lied under oath and they didn’t.

Well, let me provide you with some food for thought. There is no other more serous and binding legal oath one can take than when standing before a minister or magistrate as one pledges to love and be true & faithful to the person they are marrying. And, in most of the weddings that I have attended, the oath is “until death do you part.” Now, to those who have cheated on their spouse, even made a practice of keeping a lover on the side, you too have “lied under oath.” The oath that you spoke before God and witnesses.

Well, you say I did not lie under oath because I had no intention of cheating on my spouse as I stood before the minister or magistrate during the marriage ceremony. OK, I don’t want to argue the definition of the word “lie” (or the definition of “is”). So, let me stipulate that you did not lie when you stood before the minister or magistrate; However, you still committed fraud if you entered into an intimate relationship that violated the sacred and binding legal oath you made to your spouse.

What is the solution?
All who have not repented of their sins must ask God to forgive them. Ask Jesus to become the Lord of your life. Forsake that sin of adultery and forsake all other sins as well. Stay away from situations which tend to lead you into wrong. Finally, ask God to fill you with his Holy Spirit; With this filling, you will have power and strength to live free from sin. (Acts 1:8; Romans 6:18)

Author - Just A Brother