But if, on the other hand, we should be justified in rejecting it, if there testified on oath, then, supposing our rules of evidence to be sound, we may be excused if we hesitate elsewhere to give it credence.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Unfortunately, in today's world we have to be reminded that the power of an oath derives from the fact that in it we ask God to bear witness to the promises we make with the implicit expectation that He will hold us accountable for the manner in which we honor them.
You know I took an oath to tell the truth when I took the witness stand.
It will never do to plead sin as an excuse for sin, or to attempt to justify sinful acts by pleading that we have an evil heart. This instead of being a valid apology, is the very ground of our condemnation.
It is kindness to immediately refuse what you intend to deny.
An excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie, for an excuse is a lie guarded.
The country is not a democratic state. Therefore we fear that they might carry a recorder in their pocket or there may be bugs in the walls, and you cannot be absolutely sure that you get a straight testimony.
I personally think that if you deny something or if you hide something you're inadvertently admitting it's wrong.
It is not the oath that makes us believe the man, but the man the oath.
Any excuse will serve a tyrant.
There is no excuse for perjury - never, never, never. There is truth, and the truth demands respect.