It is better not to make a promise or vow than to make one and break it. We are truly blessed; but then there are times when we become vain, conceited, and self-absorbed. My grandmother use to say to me, "Don't become full of yourself." In other words, don't forget my purpose and my place. The Psalmist reminds us that we should foster a place of humility and obedience when we come into the house of the Lord. The house of God is a place of renewal, revival, restoration, and revelation. So when we come into the house of the Lord the Scripture says that we should walk prudently; that is, we are capable of exercising sound judgment in practically matters. Solomon also says that we would be cautious when we speak and discreet in our conduct.

In our text Solomon talks about meditating, and meditation means to reflect, to ponder, to think deeply. Solomon's reflections are of sacred matters and devotional acts. A vow is a solemn promise or pledge one makes to God, dedicated to an act of service or way of life. So when you make a vow to God you need to keep it because God expects us to keep our word. Ask yourself, "Have I kept my word?"