Do You Need To Be Committed?

Neal Pollard

It seems that some people don’t know what true commitment is.  For some, “dedication” is something you do for new babies and buildings.  “Loyalty” is reserved for ball teams, shampoos, and car makes. When some people think “permanent,” they think curly hair.  “Promise” is a low calorie butter substitute.  The word “contract” is now associated with arranging murders and getting diseases.  “Pledge” has more to do with college fraternities and sororities or furniture polish.  What about the word “committed”? People associate it with asylums!

My point is, true, biblical commitment is not just unpopular.  For too many, it’s almost unheard of!  The Bible instructs Christians to be committed people. We are under obligation (Rom. 8:12).  Our whole duty is to fear God and keep His commands (Ecc. 12:13).  We are unworthy slaves simply doing what we ought to do (Lk. 17:10).

Commitment is something learned, thus it is something taught. A true New Testament Christian is one who is totally committed to Christ and His will.  But that impacts every area of a Christian’s life and effects every relationship.  Commitment is a decision, not a feeling. It’s a promise you keep regardless of the emotions of the moment.  It isn’t affected by circumstances. It involves character. “It’s doing what you said you’d do even when you don’t feel like it” (Greg Cummings). Commitment sent Jesus to earth.  It kept Jesus on the cross.  It started the church.  It was what introduced you to Christ.

Do you need to be committed? Totally!