COMMITMENT EAST REGION

What is commitment?

The definition of commitment refers to a firm dedication or pledge to a cause, activity, person, or obligation. It implies a sense of responsibility, determination, and perseverance in fulfilling an agreement or promise, often despite challenges or difficulties. Commitment is characterized by the willingness to maintain effort and stay consistent over time to achieve a particular goal or uphold a duty.

In relationships or responsibilities, commitment means being faithful and reliable in carrying out one's duties or staying loyal to a promise made.

Commitment speaks about personal dedication or faithfulness.

God’s commitment

Deuteronomy 7:9 NKJV

“Therefore know that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments;

Commitment with God

Matthew 10:37–38 NKJV

He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.

Commitment in ministry or the workplace

Acts 20:24 NKJV

But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

Commitment in friendships or marriage

Ephesians 5:25 NKJV

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her,

Proverbs 17:17 NKJV

A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.

Commited people in the Bible >

Abraham

Ruth

Paul

Questions for the group:

What are some things you can be committed to?

Have you ever experienced someone breaking a commitment with you? How did you handle it?

Have you been the one to break a commitment? What can you learn from what happened?

Why is commitment important? Why should you finish what you start?

Is there a time when you should not remain committed to someone or something? Give an example.