We have an interesting passage found in the book of Matthew, where Jesus preaches about oaths and what should and shouldn't be done. let's read the passage below to make it clearer
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33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’ 34 But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from the evil one! (Matthew 5:33-37)
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Read carefully what the above passage says , SWEARING by anything even God is considered to be from the Evil one (Satan)
Now the million dollar question is, does the Old Testament tell us to SWEAR BY GOD? If so we shall consider it a saying from SATAN THE EVIL ONE. Bear in mind Jesus himself said whoever swears by anything, that Includes God:
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"You shall fear only the LORD your God; and you shall worship Him and swear by His name. (Deuteronomy 6:13)
But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by God will glory in him, while the mouths of liars will be silenced. (Psalm 63:11)
You shall fear the LORD your God. You shall serve him and hold fast to him, and by his name you shall swear. (Deuteronomy 10:20)
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There you have it a confirmation by Jesus that certain passages from the Old Testament are Satan Inspired!
Also notice when Jesus was temped by Satan, during there conversation Jesus he quotes from the Old Testament, omits the part which says "swear by his name"? Maybe because he knew it was an additional saying by Satan.. The evidence is within the text.
Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.'" (Luke 4:8)
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(Credits to brother Ijaz Ahmed)
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