1A.  NEGATIVELY, JAMES WRITES, “But above all things, ray brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath.”

1B.  Let me give you a background to the problem James was dealing with.

2B.  In the light of these facts notice what James writes.

2A.  POSITIVELY, INSTEAD OF TAKING OATHS, JAMES OFFERS A SOLUTION

1B.  When the answer is yes, just say “Yes.”  When the answer is no, just say “No.”

2B.  James closes with a warning of condemnation.