Broken promises are hard, so … what next?

Morning: Psalm 78:1-39; 2 Kings 5:19-27; I Corinthians 5:1-8

Evening: Psalm 78:40-72; Matthew 5:27-37

Some of us make promises we cannot keep, or we can but don’t, or someone else doesn’t keep theirs to us.  So, it’s hard if you’re divorced when Jesus speaks about adultery and divorce.  When you’ve suffered from a broken promise – your own or someone else’s – you don’t need to be castigated for it.  Given that, is it still worth making promises?  Some think not.  However, a broken promise may make your next promise more realistic and stronger.  I think Jesus is saying: “Don’t give up on promises. Keep (making) promises.  But do not swear.  ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ is enough.”