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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.
Key Message
Promises made to God must be kept; faithfulness in one's words is at the core of integrity before God and before people.
▸This is a regulation regarding the binding force of vows and oaths.
This is a regulation regarding the binding force of vows and oaths. The principle that words spoken to God must be kept is clearly declared. This principle is repeated in Deuteronomy 23:21-23, Ecclesiastes 5:4-5, and in Jesus's teaching (Matthew 5:33-37). Responsibility for one's words is at the core of integrity before God.