Why Keep Vows?

- We should recognize that our decisions determine our destiny.

- Visions must be matched with vows if our castles in the air are to become realities.

- Life of Samson had none of his Nazerite Vow

❷. Life Valueless Without Vows

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1. Life becomes aimless without vows.

- Vows should be made with a definite objective in mind

Paul had this when he was in prison = Philip 1:21

2. Life is wasted without vows

- Aimlessness leads to a wasted life.

- Esau seeing his parents approval of a wife for Jacob he goes for any wife - Gen 28:6-9

- Vows help us to channel our efforts and energies toward that which is worthwhile. The peril of drifting is a very real threat to each of us. It is a tragedy to live a life that has no higher authority than the mood, or impulse of the moment.

3. Vows keep you passionate

- A wasted life is a nonproductive life.

> Prov. 4:26).

❸. The Value of Vows

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1. Vows gives stability to your life.

2. Reminds you what you have and where you are going

3. Vows are essential for spiritual growth and success.

• We must make vows concerning regular worship.

• We must make vows concerning a devotional study of the Bible.

• We must make vows concerning our prayer focus.

• We must make vows concerning our financial obligations .

4. Vows gives me direction and a reason for purpose

A purpose tracks your life

- A purpose will give me a reason to live

- A purpose will motivate me

- A purpose will keep my priorities straight

- A purpose will develop my potential

- A purpose will help me evaluate my progress

- All because of a vow

❹. Validate Your Vows

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The vows of the psalmist: "I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people" (Ps. 116:14 & 18).

Pay your vows – Keep your promise

- Jud 11:29-40 - Don’t make rash vows – Jephthah

> Ps 61:5, 8 - God hears our vows

- Daily perform your vows

1. I will do it

(Ps. 116:2 & 13b). "I will. . . call upon the name of the LORD"

- This is a vow that transforms all of life.

- Call can mean praise

2. I will walk

(Ps. 116:9)"I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living".

This is a vow that lifts us to a new level of spiritual experience.

• Stewardship.

• Influence.

• Example.

• Desire for divine approval.

3. I will take

(Ps. 116:13a) - "I will take the cup of salvation, . . ." This is a vow that deepens our personal experience with God.

1. The bitter and the sweet.

2. The pleasant and the difficult.

3. I will experience God’s full program for my life.

4. I will pay

(Ps 116:14) I will pay my vows unto the Lord

- This vow testifies of my relationship with Christ

- I owe all to the Lord

5. I will offer

“ I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving" (Ps. 116:17). This is a vow that releases joy. Your life can be an anthem of praise.

Conclusion.

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- Your life is the result of your choices, responses, vows have faced your burdens and your opportunities.

- Your vows are inward decisions that determine your future.

- Make personal vows that are purposeful and productive.

- Vows that will be worthy to give praise to our Lord.

- To stagger back from the opportunity to make vows is to stumble into oblivion.