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Keeping Promises

Ecclesiastes 5:5

It is better not to promise anything than to promise something and not do it.

God told Moses that when people made a vow or promise to God, they had to keep it. If they did not keep it, it would be a sin, so there would be some consequences to bear. For God, keeping a promise is very important and that’s why God takes His people’s promise so seriously. Keeping a promise is doing what you say you will do.

How do you feel when your best friend promises you something? 

Surely, you will be so excited.

But how do you feel when he or she breaks the promise? 

You will be disappointed and get upset. 

It is the same as when we make a promise to God. He does not forget your promise to Him. He will be expecting you to fulfill it. God expects us to be His children who can keep our promises because He is our Father who always keeps His promises.

There is a famous quote, “Do not make any promises when you are feeling overly happy.” It means perhaps being too happy will cause you to say more than what you mean, and in the end, you may break the promise. 

If you have some pending promises to God or your parents or your friends, keep and fulfill your promises. 

Prayer

Dear God, give me wisdom and lead me so that I will not fall into temptation of making empty promises. Amen.