Day 10: Genesis 24:1-67
Making an oath isn’t something to take lightly. In a court setting, the witness will declare an oath of truthfulness. If the witness lies under oath, they are subject to prosecution and a possibility of jail time.
Military recruit’s oath is to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that He/she will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that He/she will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. To disobey the military oath can result in jail time and a dishonorable discharge.
Abraham, in Genesis 24 has his senior servant take an oath of instruction. Abraham wanted his senior servant to find a wife for his son Isaac; however, the wife must come from his homeland and among his relatives and under no circumstances is the wife to come from the canaanites. The senior servant pledges his oath and sets off to find Isaac a wife.
Christians take an oath, too! Our oath is to live our lives according to Scripture and to model the life of Christ. When a person makes the decision to follow Jesus, they strip themselves of their own desires and lifestyle and carnal behavior and “submit to God” James 4:7.
Our spiritual oath isn’t to be taken lightly, either. If we fail in our oath, the consequences can be eternally detrimental.
It is imperative that we take our oath to God seriously, courageously and prayerfully!
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