Ecclesiastes 5:4-5
“When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow. It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it.”
To put it in other words,
“Don’t be slow to keep your promise to God. God has no use for people who don’t deliver. If you can’t keep a promise, don’t make one in the first place.”
Let’s dig Deeper.
The message is clear: we must think hard before making any commitments. This involves carefully considering the consequences, seeking wise counsel, and being realistic about what we can truly deliver. By taking these steps, we can avoid the pitfalls of making rash promises and the regret that follows when we fail to keep them. Thoughtfulness and integrity in our commitments help us maintain trust and strengthen our relationships.
This is especially important with promises we make to God!
Final Quote:
“We must not promise what we ought not, lest we be called on to perform what we can not.” – Abraham Lincoln
I’m Lonnie Davis and these are thoughts worth thinking.