What does the Bible say about keeping vows to God?
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The Bible emphasizes the seriousness of making vows to God and the responsibility to keep them, as seen in Numbers 30 and Matthew 5.
The Bible speaks extensively about the gravity of making vows to God, particularly in Numbers 30:1-2, where it states that if a man makes a vow, he must not break his word. The seriousness of a vow stems from the fact that it binds one's soul, making the consequences of breaking it dire. In Matthew 5:33-36, Jesus even instructs not to swear at all, emphasizing that God's sovereignty and power is the only assurance that vows can be kept. Humans, being mutable, often fail to fulfill their promises, which highlights the need for reliance on Christ, who is the only one capable of fulfilling all promises made to God.
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