We human beings make different
promises to both God and man. If we are true to ourselves, we will be able to
count how many of these promises we eventually fulfilled.
Sometimes, people make
unrealistic promises to others in order to either give an impression that they
are able to do everything or maybe just get people off their necks. They forget
that they hurt and disappoint these people.
It is better to promise what we
can afford to do, keep to our words and be at peace with ourselves, God and
mankind.
Do you know that some people make
vows to God, even when they know that they cannot fulfil them?
It is better to say nothing than
to make vain promises thereby going contrary to God's words.
It is written in the book
of Ecclesiastes 5:4 (NIV) "When you make a vow to God, do not delay
to fulfil it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfil your vows."
The book of Deuteronomy 23:23 (NIV) says "Whatever
your lips utter you must be sure to do, because you made your vow freely to The
Lord your God with your own mouth."
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