Devotion 6/28, Let your yes be yes!
Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices. Colossians 3:9
The point Jesus makes is that we are to be people who keep our word. One of the most important examples of being a Christian witness is the matter of keeping promises. When we say “yes, I can help do that”, we follow through with our our word.
Regardless of our occupation or walk in life and regardless of whom we are speaking to, being true to our word is a mark of faithfulness. Thankfully, our God is always faithful to his promises, and with the help of the Holy Spirit we too may grow in being faithful to the promises and commitments we make.
Holy God, help us truly to be people of our word. Help us to do what we promise so that our “yes” is “yes” and our “no” is “no.” In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Words have meaning. So when you say “yes”, do you mean yes? Our word and how we follow through on it is a sign of our faithfulness. God gave us His word, and He has always fulfilled His promises. We should strive to make our words and actions reflect our faithfulness, to our friends and acquaintances, and God!
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