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Ooh, Andrew, that one hurts. This has been a besetting sin of mine—over-promising (from good intentions) but then under-delivering (from over-business and lack of organization). Thanks for the encouragement/rebuke!
The other part of Scripture that speaks to me on this topic is Jesus little parable in Matthew 21 about the two sons—one of whom refuses to work in the vineyard but then changes his mind and goes; and the other who says he will go, but then doesn’t. In context, it’s about the repentance of the prostitutes and tax collectors in contrast to the faithlessness of the Jewish leaders. But there’s a sharp lesson in it on this topic: saying you will do something is easy, but it then remains to be done. Faithfulness = promise + fulfilment (which is why God is so supremely faithful).
Thanks again
Tony
I agree with the pain Tony. There are probably many people who have read my post that can list off the things that I haven’t done that I said I would. I am very conscious of it. And I wish it were not the case.
What you said in your last sentence about faithfulness is incredibly profound. I hope people didn’t miss it.
I agree with the Payne Tony too.
Tony,
I could perhaps help you with the over-promising and under-delivering problem.
(Although I should clarify: I’m offering to promise less on your behalf. I’m not offering to help you deliver more. That might mean more work for me.)
Emma
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