Bible Text: James 5:12 | Preacher: James Allan | Series: James | When under pressure we can say things we later regret. The warning is about swearing or making an oath. It seems there are legitimate occasions to make an oath, but what does it say about us if we have to constantly assure people we are telling the truth? People “swear” they’re telling the truth when they haven’t done so on other occasions. We are to be honest, dependable people.