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Is it a sin to break a vow or oath?
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Aug 9, 2024 · Jesus taught concerning vows, “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.’ But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King.
If a man vows a vow to the Lord, or swears an oath to bind himself by a pledge, he shall not break his word. He shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.
So what if someone has made a vow/oath to God and decides to break it? Can he/she be forgiven? First off, I would say that the Bible says that there is NO sin that is unforgivable (save for Blasphemy Of The Holy Spirit : Mt 12:31, Mk 3:29, Lk 12:10).
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.
Oct 5, 2012 · Oaths and vows are commended in Scripture, but not every oath or vow is legitimate. Certainly, a vow to commit a sin must not be kept, for we are never to break God's law. David realized this when Abigail's actions kept him from his vow to kill Nabal (1 Sam. 25).
4 days ago · Proverbs 20:25. “It is a trap to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider one’s vows.”. This verse warns against making hasty or impulsive promises to God. When we make a vow or commitment to Him, we should do so after careful consideration and a sincere desire to follow through.
If a man vows a vow to the Lord, or swears an oath to bind himself by a pledge, he shall not break his word. He shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.
