Be Careful What You Promise

Ecclesiastes 5:2
2 Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your hear to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.

Ecclesiastes 5:4
4 When you make a vow to God, do not delay to fulfill it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow.

Ecclesiastes 5:6-7
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 fear God.


Do you make promises to God? Scripture advises caution before we commit something to God- good advice for any decision a leader must make. Solomon describes three major pitfalls lying in wait for careless leaders:

1. Hasty speech: Leaders must listen as much as they speak.
2. Empty promises: Leaders tend to say what others want to hear. Don't promise what you can't deliver.
3. Lame excues: Leaders dimish their influence when they try to reverse a mistake with a lame excuse.

Quotes: John Maxwell ( Leadership Promises for Every Day)