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1. • • Deuteronomy 23:21-23: "If you make a vow to the LORD your God, you shall not delay fulfilling it, for the LORD your God will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin. But if you refrain from vowing, you will not be guilty of sin.
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   Should we keep our vows?

   • There are two issues in your question. The first is should we keep our vows and the second is when does God punish us for the sins we commit, such as breaking a vow? The best summary dealing with the making and keeping of vows is given by Jesus in His Sermon on the Mount. Here are a few verses from His sermon.

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   Is it better to make a vow or not?

   • It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it. Do not let your mouth lead you into sin” (Ecclesiastes 5:4–5). Promises can be beautiful and honorable and made for the good of others. But they must be kept. As we are imperfect humans, we should only make promises with care and introspection so they do not turn into sin.

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   Should you make a vow to God?

   • “When you make a vow to God, do not delay to fulfill it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow. It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it. Do not let your mouth lead you into sin” (Ecclesiastes 5:4–5). Promises can be beautiful and honorable and made for the good of others. But they must be kept.

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   How should we handle vows made unto God?

   • In the Bible, notably in books such as Ecclesiastes and Numbers, there are explicit teachings about how one should handle vows made unto God. They impress upon us the gravity of these commitments. Vows aren’t treated lightly – they’re serious obligations that demand sincerity and follow-through.

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   Should you give a vow without understanding the implications?

   • Proverbs 20:25 says it's the height of foolishness to make a vow without understanding the implications, and in Matthew 5, Jesus says it's better to just not give an oath at all. Leviticus 5:4 (NASB) is interesting, however. First of all, the vow or oath is "with his lips"—that is, verbal and official.

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   What is the best summary of the making and keeping of vows?

   • The best summary dealing with the making and keeping of vows is given by Jesus in His Sermon on the Mount. Here are a few verses from His sermon. Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, ‘YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FALSE VOWS, BUT SHALL FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO THE LORD.’ . . .

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3. www.gotquestions.org › vows-GodWhat does the Bible say about keeping your vows / oaths?

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   Aug 9, 2024 · His teaching in Matthew 5 is not meant to discourage careful, thought-out promises, such as wedding vows or a legal contract. The principle here is clear for Christians: be careful about making vows, either to the Lord or to one another.

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   May 5, 2023 · Question. Should a Christian make a promise? Answer. A promise is a vow or pledge to take an action or an assurance that something will definitely happen. There is nothing inherently wrong or sinful about making a promise. In fact, the Bible records a great number of promises God Himself has made.

5. biblechat.ai › knowledgebase › christian-livingWhat does the Bible say about making and keeping vows?

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   The Bible emphasizes the seriousness of making and keeping vows, highlighting integrity and faithfulness. Both Old and New Testaments stress that vows should not be made lightly and must be fulfilled.

6. www.crossway.org › articles › answering-kids-hardestAnswering Kids’ Hardest Questions: Will God Always Keep Me Safe?

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   Nov 2, 2023 · As a parent, we’re often looking at our kids, trying to help them overcome fears that they might be encountering in their lives. We might be tempted to look at them and say, “Hey, we trust in God, and nothing bad is going to happen.” But we also have to remember that God never gives us that promise.

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   It says if a person vows something that turns out to be impossible or sinful, he is guilty of swearing rashly or intending to do harm. These are sins, and there may be repercussions, but it is better to take the sin of carelessness or malice rather than fill an oath by sinning.

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   Mar 11, 2024 · According to the Bible, when you make a vow to God, it’s not just a simple promise. It signifies complete devotion and surrender to His will. It’s like making an agreement with the highest authority in existence. Now, what happens when these vows are broken? Well, Ecclesiastes 5:4-6 cautions against making hasty promises we can’t keep.

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   Have you ever made a vow and eventually broken it? This Q&A will discuss whether or not breaking a vow is a sin, give encouragement for keeping your vows, and how to respond and live in a way that honors God.