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If you have made covenants, keep them. If you haven’t made…

“If you have made covenants, keep them. If you haven’t made them, make them. If you have made them and broken them, repent and repair them. It is never too late so long as the Master of the vineyard says there is time. Please listen to the prompting of the Holy Spirit telling you right now, this…” quote by Jeffrey R. Holland
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“If you have made covenants, keep them. If you haven’t made them, make them. If you have made them and broken them, repent and repair them. It is never too late so long as the Master of the vineyard says there is time. Please listen to the prompting of the Holy Spirit telling you right now, this very moment, that you should accept the atoning gift of the Lord Jesus Christ and enjoy the fellowship of His labor. Don’t delay. It’s getting late.”

Jeffrey R. Holland

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The passage urges honoring commitments, making new ones when absent, and seeking repentance and restoration when broken, emphasizing that divine grace is always available.

In simple terms: Keep promises, make new ones, and seek forgiveness; God’s timing is generous.

Key Takeaway

Honor vows and seek restoration promptly.

Themes

commitment repentance spiritual urgency

Mood

reflective encouraging

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • church leadership
  • conflict resolution
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

covenant theology grace redemption

Questions to Reflect On

  • What covenant have you neglected?
  • How can you trust divine timing?
A Different Perspective

Human frailty can make keeping covenants difficult; forgiveness may feel unattainable.

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