Read Numbers 30:1-16
Vows made to God are serious business, and this section of the law sets out more guidelines to follow. This isn’t the only Biblical reference to vows. Here these rules protect husband and fathers concerning vows made by women. These men have the final say as to whether a vow is appropriate and should stand.
It’s helpful to know that a vow is a pledge expected to be kept. If that’s not possible, it’s better not to make a vow in the first place. Once a vow is made, a person is committed to the LORD to perform some special deed or even be abstinent from some action. The Hebrew culture has deep respect for the spoken word, a good model for the rest of us to follow. Continue reading “Numbers 30:1-16 – Vows to God”
