I read that, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” Have you ever experienced unfulfilled promises from others? How did that make you feel? I consider that a person’s character is defined and their life is determined not by what they say, but when they do what they say. I have come to believe that only when a person does what they say is when what they say actually counts. Without commitment, sacrifice and follow through, you only have idle words that are meritless, meaningless, and pointless. Together these three words form a powerful and dismissive critique, indicating that the subject is not only without a valid foundation or goal, but also devoid of any possible significance or positive outcome. The use of all three terms intensifies the negative assessment, leaving no room for any redeeming qualities. There comes a point when you are no longer disappointed that someone didn’t follow through, you pretty much expect it. We cannot change what other people do, but after a time or two when we learn to recognize how they are, and not expect them to ever do anything that they say ever again and just stop asking. Good intentions are simply not enough. I have learned that it is better to not say something, than to say it and not do it. I did not learn that so much from others but from my own failures over time that caused my own character to come into question. We might have the best intentions with our promises, but without follow through they are just empty words. I pray regularly over what is written in *Matthew 12:36 But I tell you, on the day of judgment people will have to give an accounting for every careless or useless word they speak. 37 For by your words [reflecting your spiritual condition] you will be justified and acquitted of the guilt of sin; and by your words [rejecting Me] you will be condemned and sentenced.”* “Every careless word” is a scary thought to me. It is possible to convince oneself that the appearance of devotion to follow through on what was said would be the same as doing it and neglect the idea that good intentions by themselves are worthless to accomplish anything. A person must follow through on their word or all of their future words become worthless and a waste of breath. I believe that good deeds never go unrewarded, and that good intentions never go unpunished. People with good intentions make promises. People with good character keep them. One of the truest tests of integrity is the follow through without compromise and glorifying God in the process. My BeLoved, may the grace of the Lord Jesus, and the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen. In Christ Love, douglas. HE>i. pastord.blog

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