Bible Quote by Joel Hilliker
““Because this attitude is so prevalent, most of us fail to recognize that breaking our word is a sin! Being a man of your word is essential to biblical manhood.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Unknown, 20th century Christian preaching
Breaking promises is presented as a moral failing, essential to a man’s integrity and biblical identity.
In simple terms: Keeping promises is vital for moral integrity.
Key Takeaway
Honor your word.
Themes
integrity
faith
character
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
biblical manhood
ethical conduct
Questions to Reflect On
- How does breaking a promise affect trust?
- What does “biblical manhood” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on religious authority may not resonate universally.
![“The word ‘sin’ is derived from the Indo-European root ‘es-,’ meaning ‘to be.’ When I discovered this etymology, I intuitively understood that for a [person] trapped in patriarchy, which is the religion of the entire planet, ‘to be’ in the fullest sense is ‘to sin'.” quote by Mary Daly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/465/mary-daly-12589_etymology_the-word-sin-is-derived-from-the-indo-eu_889160.jpg)
