Weak, Fragile, and Insecure….

I have a friend who always tells me, “we (humanity) are all weak, fragile, and insecure”. To prove this statement’s accuracy, I’ll ask a question. Why is it that when we tell someone we will do something, and we are met with uncertainty (the other person not believing that we won’t do what we say), we almost always swear or try to say something else in order to convince them? Usually it’s, “I swear to God”, or “I swear on my mother’s grave”. Sound familiar? This is just one example of our attempts to gain acceptance from others. Think about how many areas in our lives that we do this. Why do we do this? Insecurity. It’s that simple. Until we can admit that we are “weak, fragile, and insecure”, we will continue to make these statements trying to get others to believe us, trying to gain their acceptance. It’s a losing battle. And it always will be. Why not strive for God’s acceptance? That’s where true security comes from. That’s where weakness is turned into strength. That’s where fragility be comes a strong foundation in which we build our lives upon. Honesty is important. Seek it out. As it says in today’s passage, simply let your ‘yes’ be ‘yes’, and your ‘no’ be ‘no’. God is where we find our strength and security.

33 “You have also heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not break your vows; you must carry out the vows you make to the Lord.’34 But I say, do not make any vows! Do not say, ‘By heaven!’ because heaven is God’s throne.35 And do not say, ‘By the earth!’ because the earth is His footstool. And do not say, ‘By Jerusalem!’ for Jerusalem is the city of the great King.36 Do not even say, ‘By my head!’ for you can’t turn one hair white or black.37 Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is from the evil one. Matthew 5:33-37