Promises, human

Believers must be faithful in keeping promises made to others and to God, because they have been called to live in integrity and truth. False or broken promises are considered as sin.

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Examples of promises between people Ge 14:22–24; Ge 21:22–24; Ge 47:29–31; Nu 30:1–16; Jos 2:12–21 Examples of people making promises to God Ge 28:20–21; Jdg 11:29–40; 1 Sa 1:11–20; 2 Sa 15:7–12; Ne 10:28–29 Accompaniments to human promises Taking an oath Dt 6:13 See also Ge 14:22; Ge 21:24; Ge 47:31;…