Slideshow image

Psalm 15:1-4

LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.

After several years of performing at California music venues, Daryl Dragon and Toni Tennille, who performed as The Captain and Tennille, became a smash success in 1975 when their song “Love Will Keep Us Together” became a number one hit. Many awards and best selling albums followed, and the married couple continued to perform together for many years. In January of 2014, they announced the end of their thirty-eight-year marriage. The press release stated, “almost all people naturally evolve over time, and sometimes hidden feelings start to be uncovered.”

In our marriages, and in every other commitment that we make, there needs to be a determined decision that circumstances will not change the outcome of that commitment. Once we have given our word to do something, nothing should shake it. Even if it becomes difficult or costly, we should maintain our commitments. God honors those who do that. David wrote that the person who dwells in God's presence is one who, “...sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not” (Psalm 15:4). That is, even when the circumstances have changed and made it difficult for this person to keep his word, he does it anyway.

We live in a society of disposable relationships and broken commitments, but that does not mean that we have to follow the example set for us by the world. God expects us to be faithful and to keep our promises, just as He does. No matter how much things change, our commitment to keep our word should be unshakable.

Growth Principle: 

No action by others or change in circumstance can make us fail to keep our commitments.

Want to read more like this? Click here