Today’s Thought “I Do…” G. Ward

“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.” Numbers 30:2

 

What if marriage lacked an inability to divorce, even up to mandating the couple remained together (no matter what), with checks and balances comparable to taxation; would the month of June still be the most visited in matrimonial attempts? Although arguable, what remains inarguable is a practice  in contempt that’s entirely perjurous unto our Great Judge.

Superficial obligatory agreements are customarily tweaked as they’re pronounced, particularly when hasty actions later reveal heart matters didn’t accompany practicality. Solomon’s words (Eccl.5:1-2) best deciphers this kind of frivolity: “Guard your steps as you go to the house of God and draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools; for they do not know they are doing evil. Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on the earth; therefore let your words be few.”

Happy Wednesday!