"Don't make rash promises." Ecc 5:2 NLT
When it comes to making commitments and keeping
them, Solomon doesn't mince any of his words: "Don't
shoot off your mouth, or speak before you think...
When you tell God you'll do something, do it-now
God takes no pleasure in foolish gabble. Vow it, then
do it. Far better not to vow in the first place than to
vow and not pay up. Don't let your mouth make a total
sinner of you. When called to account, you won't get
by with 'Sorry, I didn't mean it'" (VV. 2, 4-6 MSG). That
means don't be impulsive, listen as much as you
speak, get as much information as you can, then
consult God in prayer before you make a commitment
People often say what they think others want to hear,
but that can get them into a lot of trouble. Don't
promise something you can't deliver. And don't make
excuses. Nothing diminishes your influence like trying
to reverse a mistake with a lame excuse. When vou
make a commitment based on emotion, you will only
follow through if you feel a certain way. True
commitment doesn't work like that. It's not a feeling;
it's a character quality. Human emotions constantly
fluctuate, but commitment has to be rock solid. Real
dedication shines through in times of trouble and
adversity. It doesn't depend on gifts or abilities, but on
integrity. It's a result of choice, not conditions. And it
only lasts when it's based on values. Bottom line: "Do
not be rash with your mouth, and let not your heart
utter anything hastily before God" (v. 2 NKJV). So look
before you leap, and think before you commit.
Don't promise something you can't deliver.
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