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YOUR WORDS

Text: Ecclesiates 5:5.

It’s better that you don’t promise than that you do promise and not follow through.

The hallmark of a child of God is that he looks and behaves like God his father. 

It's the joy and pride of every well-meaning father to see his children look and behave like him. As a child of God, His DNA is running in you and this must reflect in your character. 

One character that God is known for is that He does what He says and He says what He does. As His child, you must follow in His steps. 

Psalms 15 gave us the qualifications of anyone who will stay in the presence of God. Among other qualifications is the fact that you must be a man (person) of your words-   *The one who despises those who are utterly wicked, but who honors the one who fears the LORD, who keeps his word even when it hurts and does not change, is portraying the nature of God,* (Psalms 15:4).

Some years back, the moment someone introduces himself as a Christian,  everyone knows such person can be trusted, however,  opposite is the case today because a number of Christians are lacking in integrity. 

 *In this year, intentionally cultivate the culture of honouring your words. Don't give a promise you are not willing or able to keep.* Chose to be a man of your words,  it goes a long way to show you are truly a child of your father in heaven.

Do not be hasty in your words or in making or giving promises to people. Ecclesiastes 5:5 says it’s better that you don’t promise than that you do promise and not follow through.

As a matter of fact,  you are not only to restrain yourself before people, you are also expected to be careful what you say in God's presence. 

Don’t be impulsive with your mouth nor be in a hurry to talk in God’s presence.   Since God is in heaven and you’re on earth, keep your speech short. (Ecclesiastes 5:2).

Proverbs 29:20 says *Do you see a man who speaks hastily?   There is more hope for a fool than for him.* Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. (James  1:19).

Bible Reading
 
Ecclesiastes 5:1-7..

PRAYER FOCUS

1. Father God, I  receive the grace to be quick to hear and slow to speak.

2.)Lord,  Let my words be always with grace and seasoned with salt. 

 

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