Jeremiah TiptonFounder in president of David Hernandez ministries

What my Father taught me that Changed my Life

30 Dec 2024 · 1 min

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In this brief personal reflection, the speaker recounts a foundational lesson his father taught him during childhood: "your word is your bond." He explains that this principle means that one's spoken promises must be backed by action, reflecting personal character and integrity. The speaker extends the lesson to a spiritual dimension, drawing a parallel between human promises and God's word, emphasizing that God's promises are undergirded by His immutable character, power, and will. The overall message underscores the importance of keeping one's word as a demonstration of trustworthy character, both in human relationships and in relation to divine promises.

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My father used to tell me when I was a boy, your word is your bond. In other words, what you speak, you should back. And if you give your word to something, then you are giving yourself to the same. To indeed insist that I will do all that I can to fulfill what I promised. So when you give your word to someone, it's a demonstration of your character on how you follow through. Think about the fact that when God gives us his word, he isn't just giving us an empty promise. For his entire person, all that he is, backs that Word. His character, His power, His will backs that Word.