AboutMel and Guyna Horne Expertise Anyone can read the Bible but sometimes it helps to have someone assist with the understanding (Acts 8:26-40).
Truth comes from God through his holy spirit of truth (Jn. 16:13, 1Cor. 2:12), which is available to anyone who believes, repents and seeks God fervently and wholeheartedly, with humility, faith and persistence (Mat. 7:7, Deu. 4:29, Isa. 66:2, Jas. 4:1-10, Phil. 2:12).
Truth is not limited to, or by, man’s religious organizations, church traditions, popular beliefs or personal opinions (Jn. 8:32, 14:6).
We will try to help with any question regarding scripture or Christian living.
Experience Over 40 years of personal study of the entire Bible (Deu. 8:3, Mat. 4:4, 2Tim. 3:16, Deu. 4:12, Rev. 22:18).
B.A. in Theology with continuing studies in religious history and education (2Tim 2:15, 1Ths. 5:21).
Years of informal counseling of young adults, teens, and couples based on scripture and on actual life experience in the world outside of classrooms and church buildings and including a long and happy marriage. Non-denominational.
Question if i make a vow to god can i repent for that vow because it has become too difficult for me, or will god punish me for that vow if i brake it.i don't want to brake it if i can do something else
Answer Hi Giavanni,
I apologize for not responding sooner. My wife and I have been ill and should have listed ourselves as unavailable. We did not expect to be ill this long.
I can give you the short, quick answer now and the longer version with scriptural backup, probably this weekend.
We should not make promises that we cannot keep. It is a form of lying. Liars are listed among those whom God says will not inherit the kingdom of God.
It is not unusual for people to want to make vows or promises to God. He offers us everything forever and in our enthusiasm we want to make offers or promises in return.
Vows made rashly or in an emotional moment are often ones that cannot be kept.
The only thing we can do, if we cannot keep the vow is to repent to God, ask his forgiveness and try to not do it again. God has patience but even he has limits as he explained to the Israelites. He also has mercy and forgiveness for those who genuinely repent.
I will try to get back to you this weekend with more. Note that I did not vow to get back to you as something may arise to prevent that but I did promise to try. :-)
In the meantime, if you have further questions, feel free to send them in.
Sincerely,
Mel and Guyna
