Weekly Devotion
Minister Ross Adams
February 1-7, 2010
Ecclesiastes 5:4-7
4 When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow. 5 It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it. 6 Do not let your mouth lead you into sin. And do not protest to the temple messenger, “My vow was a mistake.” Why should God be angry at what you say and destroy the work of your hands? 7 Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore stand in awe of God.
Commentary:
Solomon warns his readers about making vows (promises) to God. In Israelite culture, making vows was a serious matter. Vows were voluntary but once made, were unbreakable (Deuteronomy 23:21-23). It is foolish to make a vow you cannot keep or to play games with God by only partially fulfilling your vow (Proverbs 20:25). It is better not to make a vow than to make a vow to God and break it. It’s better still to make a vow and keep it. Let your “Yes” be yes and your “No” be no.
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