I very recently committed myself to helping someone out with a particular need. While the "need" seemed legitimate at the time that person asked for the help, I subsequently discovered upon further conversation that it's not really a legitimate need at all, but rather a "want" fueled by what I see as that person's childish lack of personal responsibility. Although I didn't say anything at the time, now that I've had some time to think it over, I realize that I don't really want to help that person out any more, considering the irresponsible reasons for his request. It's too late in the night to call back and attempt to release myself from this commitment, explaining my reasons and allowing him to respond. So should I just text him and tell him that I'd rather not enable his foolishness? (well, I wouldn't actually text that phrase exactly, but something explaining my reasons in so many words...) Or do I need to honor my commitment regardless, even though I now feel as I was steered into making the commitment before having time to think about the justification for that person's request?
That person did say he would call later to confirm whether or not the need still exists. Please work in his mind and heart to show him the folly and selfishness of his request before then, and please guide him to do the right thing, that which is most pleasing to You. Please help me to do the right thing, too.
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It seems to me that God heard and answered this one favorably. :)
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