Covenants are promises ...
Committments are promises ...
What is the difference?
And so what? Why do either matter?
Perhaps we need to define a few words. Words really do matter - and definitions help to clarify and convince us of truths or errors in belief or resolve.
What are promises?
Merriam Webster dictionary states that a promise means to "definitely do, give, or arrange something; undertake or declare that something will [or will not] happen."
These action verbs create expectations.
Committments usually involve trust and imply obligations of loyalty and support. They are "an agreement or pledge" to engage directly in future dedicated actions.
Covenants are defined as formal contractual agreements between 2 or more individuals or parties - promises generally pledged in writing and/or ceremonies that enforce duties and outcomes.
We have covenanted to share the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ with our fellowmen for 23 months, almost 2 full years! We have committed ourselves to follow His example to assist with assignments in the Utah, Salt Lake City, Headquarters Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Who is our covenant with? With Jesus Christ, of course.
What exactly does that mean?
What will we be doing daily?
We will be inviting others to have faith in Jesus Christ and know more about Him - about His love, His mercy, and His grace. We will do that in a variety of ways for 40+ hours each week.
AND we will also attempt to let you know the daily details, and exciting results of the nitty gritty nonentities - the seemingly insignificant sequences involved.
