PEOPLE HAVE TAKEN VOWS

All who dedicate themselves to God or a cause through strict prohibitions, such as abstaining from alcohol, avoiding dead bodies, or maintaining celibacy, are men and women who took vows of self-sacrifice, consecrating themselves solely to the LORD (Num. 6:3-8, 1 Sam. 1:11, Matt. 19:12, Luke 1:15, Rom. 12:1). Some are separated from before birth, while others make a lifelong commitment to abstain from the lust of the flesh, to glorify the Father (Jud. 13:4-5, Acts 18:18, 1 Pet. 2:11).
Moreover, vows to God are solemn, binding agreements that, if broken, are considered a sin, even though they show devotion and set one apart for a holy purpose; therefore, Jesus would have us make no promises which we do not have the power to keep (Num. 30:2, Deut. 23:21-23, Eccl. 5:4-5, Matt. 5:33-37).

PRAYER: Dear YHWH, the Great I Am that I Am and Covenant-keeping God, thank You for the presence of the Holy Spirit in me, who helps me to stay faithful to the covenant I have with You - to serve and worship You in the Spirit and Truth, with all my heart and strength, as a Christian. Please continue to keep me willing to say, "yes," and committed to you, all the days of my life, in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 21:23