Vows to the Lord

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Mulehide

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Numbers 30:2 If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth.

Numbers 30:3 If a woman also vow a vow unto the LORD, and bind herself by a bond, being in her father's house in her youth;

Numbers 30:4 And her father hear her vow, and her bond wherewith she hath bound her soul, and her father shall hold his peace at her: then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she hath bound her soul shall stand.

What makes a vow to the Lord? Is it promising to read your Bible or pray or abstain from a certain sin? Or is it more?
 
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actually, ecclesiasties (sorry, i don't know the exact place, so hopefully someone can help) tells us that it is very unwise to make a vow to God, because it is better to not make one than to break one. also, we aren't supposed to make vows or oaths at all: But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your "Yes," be "Yes," and your "No," "No," lest you fall into judgment. (James 5:12) but i guess if you were to give a definition, it would just be telling God, "I vow to do ________"
 
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actually, ecclesiasties (sorry, i don't know the exact place, so hopefully someone can help) tells us that it is very unwise to make a vow to God, because it is better to not make one than to break one. also, we aren't supposed to make vows or oaths at all: But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your "Yes," be "Yes," and your "No," "No," lest you fall into judgment. (James 5:12) but i guess if you were to give a definition, it would just be telling God, "I vow to do ________"
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That's what I was thinking. God takes breaking vows very seriously. Hence my question. Most of us have made a similar type promise to God as what I stated above.
 
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Mulehide said:
That's what I was thinking. God takes breaking vows very seriously. Hence my question. Most of us have made a similar type promise to God as what I stated above.
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Oh yeah, i know. I've made promises to God, and broke it. that really is not a good fealing
 
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Mulehide said:
That's what I was thinking. God takes breaking vows very seriously. Hence my question. Most of us have made a similar type promise to God as what I stated above.
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I think that the reason that the New Testament advises against making vows is that it becomes a tool for condemnation. I think that the idea of the vow is something more than a stated intent. When I think of a sacred vow, I think of things like my wedding vows, my ordination vows and the consecration of my children.
 
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Mulehide

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charisenexcelcis said:
I think that the reason that the New Testament advises against making vows is that it becomes a tool for condemnation. I think that the idea of the vow is something more than a stated intent. When I think of a sacred vow, I think of things like my wedding vows, my ordination vows and the consecration of my children.
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So, then it is more than just a promise to God to do something. Deeper. More determined.
 
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charisenexcelcis

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Mulehide said:
So, then it is more than just a promise to God to do something. Deeper. More determined.
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Yes, and it is not only a vow made to God, but also a vow that expresses His will in your life. In many ways it is a personal covenant.
 
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charisenexcelcis said:
Yes, and it is not only a vow made to God, but also a vow that expresses His will in your life. In many ways it is a personal covenant.
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Thank you Char. Once again, I appreciate your insight.
 
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"Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.
But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne;
or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King."

Matthew 5:33-35

Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.

Matthew 5:37


Do not bother promising. The lord knows the heart. Be a person of your word.
 
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Mulehide said:
Numbers 30:2 If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth.

Numbers 30:3 If a woman also vow a vow unto the LORD, and bind herself by a bond, being in her father's house in her youth;

Numbers 30:4 And her father hear her vow, and her bond wherewith she hath bound her soul, and her father shall hold his peace at her: then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she hath bound her soul shall stand.

What makes a vow to the Lord? Is it promising to read your Bible or pray or abstain from a certain sin? Or is it more?
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If you tell the Lord you will do something, then I think you have made a vow to him.

If you feel you need to be released from a vow, you can ask him to do that for you, and he will let you know whether or not you have been released, I think.
 
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I'm so busy following Jesus, I don't have the time to make vows which Jesus the Christ teaches us not to do:

Jesus teaching in Matthew 5:33-37:

33″Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, ‘YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FALSE VOWS, BUT SHALL FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO THE LORD.’ 34″But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, or by Jerusalem, for it is THE CITY OF THE GREAT KING. 36″Nor shall you make an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37″But let your statement be, ‘Yes, yes’ or ‘No, no’; anything beyond these is of evil."

Thank you for freeing us from a law of bondage and sin and making our paths rightous Lord Jesus. We don't need to make vows friends, we need to love and pursue God with our entire being. Have a fantastic day!
 
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Its a agreement between you and God. Don't do it unless you mean it with all your heart and soul.
 
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A vow would not be something like abstaining from a sin because we should do that anyway as part of our obligation to God for saving us and He requires it,it does not come from us because in the flesh dwells no good thing,we have to abstain from sin and be like Jesus.

The Bible says we are complete in Christ and as our duty for living for Christ includes abstaining from sin,helping the poor and those in need.

It don't seem like we could vow today seeing we are complete in Christ and it always our duty to abstain from sin and help those in need.

What did they vow back then.Even in the Old Testament their duty was to abstain from sin,although the flesh cannot do it completely without the Spirit,but they had the blood of bulls and goats to help them.

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