In this week’s Leadership Lessons, we’re invited into a deeper examination of our integrity through the lens of Matthew 5:33–37. Pastor Ryan Schlachter challenges us to consider what it means to be people whose words carry the weight of truth. Jesus calls us beyond legalistic oath-making into a life where our “yes” is yes and our “no” is no where honesty is not conditional but foundational.

This message confronts the subtle ways we compromise truth through half-truths, exaggeration, or fear-driven silence. We’re reminded that deception, no matter how small, echoes the voice of the enemy, not the heart of Christ. As disciples, we’re called to reflect God’s character through our speech, walking in a trustworthiness that needs no embellishment. When we align our hearts with our words, we cultivate a life of authenticity one that testifies to the truth-telling nature of our Savior.