James 5:12 says:

…above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but your yes is to be yes, and your no, no, so that you may not fall under judgment.

This passage is simple, has some very clear implications, but has been on my mind for the last several days.  It was part of the text that we went over on Thursday night at Bible study.  You see my wife and I have an awesome marriage, she is tremendous, but we do argue at times.  Usually the argument is based on my failure to help with some household task or tasks when she’s feeling a time crunch.  The argument always ends with my apology and the commitment to do better next time.  My yes is not my yes in this case.  Its pretty much lameness on my part.

Financially speaking I need to have the same consistency, relationally the same consistency is critical.  The only way I can accomplish this sort of consistency is not through myself, but instead through the work of Jesus Christ in my life.  The Holy Spirit must be the one to work through me because in my own strength I fall so short of perfection.  I promise to not be able to do it on my own strength, but rest in Christ and do it in His strength.