Do I Have to Keep What I Promised God? (Deut. 23)

Do I have to keep what I promised God? In this episode of Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster continues the series The Commitment of Faith and answers that question straight from Deuteronomy 23:21–23 (KJV). God teaches that when we vow a vow unto Him, we must not delay—He will require it, and it becomes sin when we refuse to keep our commitment.Pastor Webster also walks us through Judges 11:29–35 (KJV) and the sobering example of Jephthah’s vow. Many of us make promises to God when we’re under pressure—when we need help, direction, or deliverance. But after God comes through, it’s easy to drift, delay, or forget. This devotion calls us back to faithfulness.If you’ve ever prayed, “Lord, if You help me… I’ll serve You,” this episode will help you pause, reflect, repent where needed, and start again—living true to what you promised God.Scripture: Deuteronomy 23:21–23; Judges 11:29–35 (KJV)Series: The Commitment of FaithHost: Pastor Roderick Webster — Words From The Word00:00 — The Word of God is precious00:42 — “O Jesus, I Have Promised”01:12 — Commitment is disappearing today01:39 — Wedding vs. marriage mindset02:08 — Vows to God are serious and binding02:47 — Pastor’s testimony: a life surrendered03:16 — Jephthah’s vow begins (Judges 11)03:56 — The Spirit of the LORD came upon him04:28 — When God speaks, we respond05:05 — God expects vows to be kept05:30 — Deut. 23:21–23 explained06:35 — God never forgets what we promised07:04 — Victory… and the vow meets reality07:32 — His only daughter appears08:43 — “I cannot go back”09:42 — Return to God and start over10:10 — Closing prayer: help us keep commitments