In our culture we use the phrase “I promise” flippantly.
“Call me tonight?”
“I promise.”
So what if that person doesn’t call.
“Oops, sorry.”
The Bible seems to think that promises are VERY important. I noticed this during singing a psalm on Sunday.
Before this, I knew I shouldn’t make a promise I couldn’t keep and it was better not to promise at all. However, in Pslam 15 it says this,
“He swears (makes a promise) and does not change it, although it hurts him so”
This makes it seem vitally important to keep your word. It’s a pity more of us don’t think about that kind of thing . . .
Good point.
I just won’t say I promise anymore!
Wow, I never thought about that before! Nobody seems to out much thought into what they say anymore.
this is so true… i’m not gonna promise anymore unless i KNOW i can.