By His own choice, He gave us a new birth by the message of truth so that we would be the firstfruits of His creatures.

But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t brag and deny the truth.

Truthful Speech

Now above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. Your “yes” must be “yes,” and your “no” must be “no,” so that you won’t fall under judgment.

My brothers, if any among you strays from the truth, and someone turns him back,