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Friday, February 27, 2009
Truthfulness!
"You have heard that it was said to our people long ago,
'When you make a vow (promise), don't break that promise.
Keep the vows (promises) that you make to the Lord.' But I
tell you, never make a vow. Don't make a vow using the name
of heaven, because heaven is God's throne."
-- Matthew 5:33-34 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
When we promise God something, he expects us to keep our word. It
doesn't matter what the cultural view of truth and lying is, we are to
be honest before God and with each other. In a way, it is ridiculous to
try to live in any other way. After all, God knows our heart, our
intentions, and our actions. He will hold us to our promises whether
anyone else does or not! So let's make sure our word is genuine and
that we don't need to pile up a bunch of other "flowery" language or
culturally appropriate expletives to prop up our commitments. If we say
we'll do it, then let's do it!
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Father in heaven, please forgive me for the times I have not kept my
word. Stir in me a passion for faithfulness and trustworthiness. Make
me a person who can be counted upon to follow through with what I say.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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