The way we speak reveals what is truly in our hearts.
One attitude that many consider insignificant is giving appointments that we do not keep, making promises that we do not honour, or saying “yes” when we do not have the intention or discipline to fulfil what we said.
Yet in God’s eyes, these are not small matters: they concern truth, faithfulness, and integrity.
Jesus taught: “Let your ‘Yes’ be yes, and your ‘No,’ no” (Matthew 5:37).
Through these simple words, the Lord shows us that every commitment we make engages our character. Saying “I will come”, “I will be there”, or “I will do it” is not trivial.
It means our credibility and maturity are at stake.
When our “yes” becomes a “maybe”, and when our commitments change according to our moods or circumstances, our words lose value, and we grieve the heart of God.
The Bible reminds us that “lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are His delight”(Proverbs 12:22).
Failing to honour our commitments is not just a lack of organisation or a time-management issue; it is a form of dishonesty—words spoken but not fulfilled—and a lack of respect toward those who wait for us or rely on us.
God does not want His children to be sources of uncertainty but reliable, stable, and trustworthy people.
Failing to keep an appointment also hurts others.
The Scripture says: “Do not say to your neighbour, ‘Go, and come back, and tomorrow I will give it,’ when you have it with you”(Proverbs 3:28).
This is similar to saying, “I will be there,” but leaving someone waiting. Behind every broken commitment is often a wounded heart.
Keeping our word is an act of love and respect.
Faithfulness is a powerful spiritual key.
Psalm 15 describes the upright man as one “who keeps an oath even when it hurts.”
God draws near to those whose word is firm because faithfulness is His own nature.
He fulfils every promise.
He does not lie, change His mind, or retract His words.
When we become people of our word, we reflect something of His character.
On the other hand, unfaithfulness destroys trust.
“Like a broken tooth or a lame foot is confidence in an unfaithful person”(Proverbs 25:19).
A relationship can crumble simply because someone has formed the habit of never doing what they promised.
God does not want us to be unstable, unpredictable, or careless with our commitments but strong pillars on whom others can depend.
If you realise that you have fallen into the habit of promising without doing, fixing appointments without keeping them, or saying yes too quickly, God does not condemn you.
He stretches out His hand to transform you.
His Spirit in you is a Spirit of faithfulness.
Where you were unstable, He can make you reliable.
Where your words had lost value, He can restore their weight.
It begins with one simple decision: to desire that your words reflect the truth.
Christ is our perfect model.
He fulfilled every promise of the Father.
He came as announced, died as prophesied, and rose again exactly as foretold. Faithfulness is His nature, and He wants to reproduce it in us.
Honouring your commitments, keeping your word, and respecting appointments is not only about discipline; it is walking in truth, manifesting God’s character, and becoming a trustworthy person in a world where faithfulness is rare.
May the Lord make you a man or woman whose word has value, whose “yes” is a real yes, and whose faithfulness brings glory to God.
Apostle Dr Jean-Claude SINDAYIGAYA