Receiving forgiveness from vows made to God

[TruthSetsYouFree]

I know Jesus warned us not to make vows, or we will be required to keep them. But on the other hand, many people make vows to God that are foolish, and many without even thinking ("I swear to God I'm going to kill that guy!").

Are there any Bible verses that would prove that God would forgive vows? I know God will forgive sins, but are vows considered sins?

I know many Catholic priests take a vow to God of celibacy. Does this mean they could never marry or have a family for the rest of their lives, if the Lord leads them to become let's say, Pentecostal, and the man would like to marry and have a family of his own? I can see if the man didn't repent of the vow, but wouldn't God be willing to forgive vows if we repent of them?

What if somebody got really mad at God and yelled out "GOD I VOW NEVER TO READ MY BIBLE AGAIN FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE!!!" Would God honestly hold that person to such a foolish vow??

Something tells me that God HAS to forgive vows we repent of, but I'm hoping to find some Bible verses or concepts that would prove it more clearly.

Any thoughts or input?

Bobby

 

[£amb]

You ought to read about vows in Numbers 30. Don't know if this would help. But also in Matthew 5:33-37 it talks about oaths also.

 

[Dicy mind]

Something tells me that God HAS to forgive vows we repent of, but I'm hoping to find some Bible verses or concepts that would prove it more clearly.

You said it your self, Jesus doesn't want us to take a vow.
I believe this is because every word we say is supposed to be truth.

Matthew 5:
34
But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
35
Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
36
Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.
37
But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.


Leviticus 12:19
And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.

Matthew 5:33
Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:

Ex 20:7 Num 30:2 Dt 23:21 Lev 19:12

God bless.

 

[pdudgeon]

it is a vow of chastity( purity) not celabacy (to refrain from sexual relations).

what would have to be determined would be if the vow was a declaration of a person's will (intent) or a covenant (contractual agreement). there are differences. If it were a person's will then it would be done to the best of their ability. but a covenant is a written agreement between God and the person/people, sealed in blood, and witnessed.
that cannot be broken without consequences.