Truth I had an appointment this morning to meet someone at 10:00. I left in time to be there 10 minutes early. As I meditated while driving, my philosophy has always been, I'd rather be an hour early than a minute late. When I make a commitment to someone, no matter how small, I want to fulfill it. The Bible is clear, that being dependable and trustworthy in small things is important. Years ago, I gave a deposition in a legal case. The normal requirement is to take an oath that what you are about to say is true, but as Christians we are instructed not to take oaths: Matthew 5:33-37 NKJV "Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.' 34 But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35 nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 Nor shall you swear by your head, ...