Simply Yes or No (v3)

Don’t swear by heaven—it’s God’s throne up there Don’t swear by the earth—His footstool down here Don’t swear by Jerusalem—the city of the great King And don’t even swear by your own head You can’t make one hair white or black Keep it simple, keep it true All you need to say is simply “Yes” or “No” Anything beyond this comes from the evil one Let your word be trustworthy, like your Father’s own A yes that means yes, a no that stands alone No need for extra oaths to make people believe When your heart is honest, your words will achieve Truth flows from inside, from a life made new People will trust you because they see Him in you All you need to say is simply “Yes” or “No” Anything beyond this comes from the evil one The tongue is a fire, a world of evil among us It can stain the whole body, set lives on fire But those who belong to Christ have tamed its power Speak words full of grace, seasoned with salt Be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger Let every word build up, not tear down another All you need to say is simply “Yes” or “No” Anything beyond this comes from the evil one In a world full of promises that fade away We carry the truth that will never sway No flashy vows, no empty show Just quiet integrity wherever we go When your yes is yes and your no is no The light of Jesus in you will show All you need to say is simply “Yes” or “No” Anything beyond this comes from the evil one Live with such honesty day after day Your simple words will point to the Way No oaths required when your life speaks clear A heart aligned with God has nothing to fear Just say what you mean, and mean what you say All you need to say is simply “Yes” or “No” Anything beyond this comes from the evil one