Promises are statements that give hope to the hearer and add responsibility to the giver. A promise made or a word given is never to be broken. When it is broken the person who gave the promises really did have any respect for what he or she said. He or she was not a man/woman of her /his words. When promises are broken they break trust, hearts and possibly futures.
When I see the rainbow I am reminded of promises. When promises are kept trust grows, relationship grow stronger and sometimes it is for life.
A promise gives hope and meaning to lives. However, I hear these words often,
Promises are made to be broken.
Promises are the sweetest lies.
I wonder if have people change or has our values changed so much that even the saying have changed with time.
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Question of
Do you keep promises?
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Yes
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No
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Question of
Do your words mean anything to you?
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Yes
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No
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You’ve touched upon an interesting topic.
I would ask you, what promises are critical to keep?
To me, the question of promises, the question of words is the honor of each of us. As authors, we are responsible not only for the impact of what we write but also of the impact of how we say things.
words have meaning. We teach that to children. So many forget.
If we cannot honor our own words we lose respect for ourselves in our own eyes. We need to be people of our words and yes its important to teach our children those values.
I agree with you. The Promises should be taken seriously. A promise should give a real hope.
I am glad so many of think is way. I believe that a promise should honor the hope it gives.
Surely there will be question about the promises at the day of judgment
As a believer I would say yes to that.. what would our answers be?
I never promise anything I can’t do. A broken promise can hurt someone very much.
That is a great policy dear Vidocka.
I am not a person who promises much, dear Dawn …. I think carefully before I promise anything and if I make a promise I also fulfill it
You would be the most trusted person by your family and friends dear Lado.
Thanks for the kind compliment, my dear friend
My pleasure Lado, I believe that people who keep their [promises are people of great integrity.
However, it is my pleasure to work so well together and understand each other well, dear Dawn
Promises should always be kept. Nice rainbow here.
Thanks Carol , if they are made they need to be kept.
I avoid making promises I am not sure I can keep
That is much better than making them and breaking them , I agree.
I will think before making promises and then stick to them.
I guess that is how it ought to be done.