But You Promised

"It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows." Proverbs 20:25 (NIV)

Have you ever ...
... promised to deliver by a set date and later regretted it?
... volunteered for a job you had no idea would take so long?
... agreed to a deal that looked great but wasn't?
... accepted an invitation you wish you hadn't?
Eventually, we all learn by experience a basic law of life: It's always easier to get in than get out! The Bible says, "It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows." (Proverbs 20:25, NIV)
There are three common commitment traps:

• The Money Trap -- It's always easier to get into debt than out of debt! It's always easier to borrow than to pay it back.

• The Partnership Trap -- It's always easier to get into a partnership, or a relationship, than to get out of one!

• The Time Trap -- It's always easier to fill your schedule than to fulfill it! You can get so many irons in the fire that you put out the fire!

The solution: remember what the Bible says; don't make rash vows.
In other words, choose your commitments carefully; think before you speak; under-promise and over-deliver. With this, you'll build a reputation as a person of your word.