I heard a sermon about this topic, “Let your yes be yes.” It made me think and wonder if this is something I do. In this podcast, we are going to explore some podcasts that point to this, as well as how to include this way of thinking in our prayer life and in the promises we make to other people, and more importantly, to the Lord!

Let Your Yes Be Yes, and Your No Be No ~ Episode 354

God’s faithfulness is unwavering; He always keeps His word. As humans, we often fall short in keeping our promises to God, much like the Israelites, whose pride led them to stray despite God’s mercy and repeated chances for redemption. This episode explores how we, as Christians, can commit to a steadfast “yes” to God, honoring our word with integrity and humility, rooted in a Catholic perspective.

God’s reliability is our anchor. Our challenge is to align our words and actions with our commitment to Him, overcoming pride and human weakness to live faithfully.

Scripture Verses 

Matthew 5:37: Read on air.

• Jesus calls for simplicity and truth in our words, reflecting a heart aligned with God’s will.

James 5:12: Read on air.

• Reinforces the call to integrity in our commitments, avoiding empty promises.

Numbers 23:19: Read on air.

• God’s unchanging faithfulness contrasts with human inconsistency.

Deuteronomy 7:9: Read on air.

• Highlights God’s covenantal fidelity as a model for our own.

Psalm 15:4: Read on air.

• Describes the righteous person who keeps their word, even when it’s costly.

Main Points:

God’s Faithfulness vs. Human Failure

God’s word is eternal and trustworthy (Numbers 23:19). He never wavers in His promises, as seen in His covenant with Israel and the new covenant through Christ. The Israelites, however, repeatedly broke their “yes” to God due to pride, idolatry, and disobedience (e.g., the golden calf, grumbling in the desert). Like them, we often let pride—thinking we know better—derail our commitment to God.

Catholic Practices That Strengthen Our “Yes” to God

In Catholicism, our “yes” to God is lived through the sacraments, prayer, and obedience to Church teaching. For example, the sacrament of Reconciliation restores us when we fail and ask for forgiveness, and he forgives us. In the Blessed Sacrament, He strengthens our resolve to live faithfully.

Why We Struggle to Keep Our Word

Pride, distractions of the world, and fear of sacrifice make it hard to keep our word to God. The Israelites’ pride led them to trust in their own ways over God’s. We face similar temptations when we prioritize personal desires over faith.

Five Ways to Let Your Yes Be Yes Practice Humility: Recognize our dependence on God’s grace to keep our commitments. Pride led the Israelites astray; humility keeps us grounded. Regular examination of conscience, a Catholic practice, helps us identify where pride creeps in and seek forgiveness.

• Example: Pray, spend time with God, take time to read the Scriptures.

Root Commitments in Prayer: A consistent prayer life aligns our will with God’s. Daily prayer, such as the Rosary or Morning Offering, strengthens our resolve to say “yes” to God’s call.

• Example: Dedicate time each day to ask for the Holy Spirit’s guidance in keeping promises.

Live with Integrity: Let your actions match your words, as Jesus teaches (Matthew 5:37). If you commit to serving in your parish or helping others, follow through, even when inconvenient.

• Example: If you promise to volunteer at church, prioritize it over personal leisure.

Seek Accountability: Engage with a faith community, such as a Catholic small group or spiritual director, to stay accountable. The Israelites failed when they isolated themselves from God’s guidance; community helps us stay faithful.

• Example: Join a parish group or find a trusted friend to share your spiritual goals.

Embrace Sacrifice: Keeping our word to God often requires sacrifice, as Psalm 15:4 notes. Be willing to bear the cost of discipleship, whether it’s time, resources, or comfort.

• Example: If you commit to tithing or fasting, do so joyfully, trusting God’s provision.

Reflection: Living Out Integrity in Faith

Reflect on a time you said “yes” to God but struggled to follow through.

What caused the disconnect—pride, fear, or distraction? How can you use one of the five practices above to strengthen your commitment?

God’s “yes” to us is unwavering—seen in His covenant, Christ’s sacrifice, and the Church’s guidance. As Catholics, we’re called to mirror that fidelity through humility, prayer, integrity, community, and sacrifice. Let’s strive to let our “yes” be yes, trusting God’s grace to sustain us.

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