Vows of Contention intended for Peace

But I say unto you, swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne:

Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the Great King.

Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.

But let your communication be yea, yea, nay , nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. - Matthew 5:34-37

This is the advice given of Ha-Mashiyach concerning vows, that what we find, is that even in this case, a sincerity of spirit is more justified than making of vows.

We find a good example of this with Sha’ul when he revisits Jerusalem once again, but under much different terms. Sha’ul was advised by multiple disciples & prophets alike, through the spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem, lest he be delivered into the hands of the Gentiles. But he was determined anyway to be at Jerusalem the day of pentecost.

& now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: Save that the Holy Ghost witnesses in every city, saying that bonds & afflictions abide me. -

but even through knowing the season & trial of affliction that awaited him, we find yet again a great example of his faith among thorns. That he refused to allow fear of what was ahead to hinder his progression. None of these things moved him, but that he was determined to finish his course with joy & ministering the gospel of grace through the vision.

& so James, Ha-Mashiyachs brother, thought to pacify whatever offenses that may arise at the pressence of Sha’ul in Jerusalem. With discernment over the matter he sought remedy of pacifying contention through establishing vows of peace as supplication.