I know that I can think of quite a few times where this has happened. When someone didn't keep their word it would drive me crazy. But I can't control what other people can say now can I?
When I sit here and think about it, I would rather have someone just tell me no, or not do something rather than get my hopes up.
The past two years there were some things that my teammates would want to do and they would always ask me to do those things with them. For about a year and a half I would always just tell them maybe. Or I would tell them that I will think about it. Eventually it got the point, where I would get asked and just tell them no. It seemed a little brutal, but it was better for me to be honest with them and it was good for them to know my answer rather than waiting on me two make a decision.
Jesus tells a parable of two sons in Matthew 21:
"What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said,
'Son, go and work today in the vineyard.'
"'I will not,' he answered, but later he changed his mind and wrnt.
"Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, 'I will, sir,'but he did not go.
"Which of the two did what the father wanted?"
"The first," they answered. (Matthew 21:28-31)
I want you to take a look at this from a deeper level. When you are asked about your relationship with God, how do you respond?
Are you honest and talk about how it's not where you want it? Then you do something about it?
Or
Do you say that it's never been better but you are lying?
The son who said he would obey and didn't represent the many who say that they want to do God's will, but they constantly disobey. They were phony, just going through the motions. It is dangerous to pretend to obey God when our hearts are far from him because God knows are true intentions. Our actions must match our words.
The way you live your life shows if you are keeping your word or not.
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