06/08/2026
π*RPC SERMON SERIES*
*PART 5*
*_TOPIC: Hidden Sins We Often Ignore; The Sin of Breaking Promises Made to God_*
_Text: Ecclesiastes 5:4β5_
There are moments in life when people make promises to God, especially during times of difficulty. In seasons of sickness, financial hardship, family challenges, or uncertainty, many sincerely say, *"Lord, if You bring me through this, I will serve You faithfully."* Yet, when the crisis passes and life becomes comfortable again, those promises are often forgotten.
The writer of Ecclesiastes reminds us that God takes our words seriously. He teaches that it is better not to make a vow than to make one and fail to keep it. This passage is not intended to discourage us from making commitments to God, but to encourage us to speak with sincerity and live with integrity.
God is faithful to every promise He makes. As His children, He desires us to reflect that same faithfulness. Whether our commitment is to pray more, serve in His house, support His work, forgive someone, or obey His calling, we should seek His grace to fulfil what we have promised.
Our relationship with God should never be built on emotional promises made in desperate moments alone. Instead, it should be marked by daily obedience, genuine love, and steadfast faithfulness.
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*Reflection*
_Integrity is revealed not only by the promises we make but by the promises we keep. God values honesty, consistency, and faithfulness more than impressive words._
_This is a good opportunity to quietly examine our hearts. Have we made commitments to God that we have neglected? Have we allowed comfort, distractions, or busyness to replace the devotion we once expressed before Him?_
_The Lord is gracious and merciful. If we have failed, He invites us to return with humble hearts, seek His forgiveness, and renew our commitment to walk faithfully with Him._
*_Let our words before God always be truthful, thoughtful, and backed by a life of obedience._*
ππΏ*Prayer Points*
Heavenly Father, forgive me for every promise or commitment I have made to You that I have failed to honour.
Lord, give me a heart of integrity, that my words and actions will always agree.
Help me to remain faithful in my walk with You, whether in times of blessing or times of trial.
Holy Spirit, strengthen me to fulfil every responsibility and commitment You have entrusted to me.
Lord, let my life be marked by faithfulness, sincerity, and steadfast obedience to Your will.
π*Closing Prayer*
Faithful Father, thank You because You never fail to keep Your promises. Forgive me for every time I have been careless with my words or neglected my commitments to You. Give me the grace to walk in integrity, to remain faithful in every season, and to honour You not only with my lips but also with my life. May my devotion to You be genuine and unwavering. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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_Renaissance Pentecostal Church Int'l, Lagos, Nigeria_