Let your Yes be Yes and your No be No

“Let your Yes be simply Yes and your NO be simply NO; anything more than that comes from the evil one.” Matthew 5:37 AMP

A Yes or No question requires a Yes or No answer – period.  I do realize that explanations are required if asked by an appropriate individual/group, but unless Why is asked, try to keep your answer simple, (Yes or No).

Many of us, including myself, feel so obligated to explain ourselves, especially when we say No, because we want to avoid hurting someone’s feelings, or step on anyone’s toes; hence, we want to avoid any sort of uneasiness, or confrontation.  Unfortunately, our explanations are often a wee-bit exaggerated, which equals lying, which equals sin, which equals Satan getting exactly what he wants, which equals doing ourselves and our lives absolutely no good.  Lies (sin) cause damage, always end badly, and, most importantly, defy God and His Word.  Therefore, keep your Yes’s and No’s simple and sweet, and keep exaggerated explanations to yourself.  By doing so, you’ll keep the door closed to Satan and open to God, allowing the Light of the Earth to continually move through you, and pour His amazing grace, love, and mercy over your life now and forevermore.  Praise God!