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Inner Vows, Oaths, and Judgments

Updated: Jun 8

Looking at what Vows, Oaths and Judgments can do


Vows, Oaths, and Judgments: When Words Become Spiritual Chains

Words are powerful. The Bible says that life and death are in the power of the tongue, and many people do not realize that vows, oaths, judgments, pledges, and inner agreements can open spiritual doors and create bondage. Some people have made oaths through secret societies, sororities, fraternities, professional pledges, religious systems, or organizations. Others have made inner vows from pain, such as “I will never trust again,” “I will never forgive,” “I will never be vulnerable,” or “I will always protect myself.” These words may seem like protection at the time, but they can become spiritual chains that affect relationships, emotions, healing, and a person’s walk with God. Join us - FREE deliverance webinar on Vows, Oaths, and Judgments. Learn how to get your free book (electronic).

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Learn the power of vows and judgments

Judgments can also create blockages. When someone has been hurt, betrayed, abused, rejected, or disappointed, they may judge a person, family, church, leader, gender, organization, or profession. These judgments can keep bitterness, fear, accusation, rejection, and unforgiveness alive in the heart. Jesus warned us not to swear oaths and told us to let our “yes” be yes and our “no” be no. He also warned that with the judgment we use, we can be judged. This is why it is important to bring every vow, oath, judgment, and ungodly agreement before the Lord through repentance, forgiveness, renunciation, and deliverance.


Oaths are more than casual words; they are solemn promises, pledges, or agreements that can bind a person spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. Jesus warned us in Matthew 5:34-37 not to swear oaths, but to let our “yes” be yes and our “no” be no. Many people have unknowingly made oaths through secret societies, sororities, fraternities, professional pledges, religious systems, or organizations that required loyalty, secrecy, or agreement. Even when made in ignorance, ungodly oaths can create soul ties, open spiritual doors, and place a person under bondage. Through repentance, renunciation, and deliverance in the name of Jesus Christ, these ungodly agreements can be broken and the believer can walk in freedom.


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Join us for a FREE Deliverance Webinar on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM CST in the Dallas/Chicago Time Zone. This teaching will help you understand vows, oaths, judgments, soul ties, and spiritual blockages from a biblical perspective. After the teaching, we will go into deliverance prayers to repent, renounce ungodly agreements, break soul ties, cancel curses, and ask Jesus Christ to bring healing and freedom. If you feel stuck, blocked, tormented, bound by past words, or caught in repeated patterns, this webinar is for you.





Many men say this about their mothers, which then transfers to their wives. "Men (women) never do it right. " "Don't share," etc. Proverbs teaches us that as we think in our hearts, so we become (Proverbs 23: ?a). If we make these "vows" or statements, they are waiting to be fulfilled, and Satan will ensure they happen. Many of these vows were said as children, yet they affect our adult lives. If you have ever made such statements, it Is now time to go before the Lord and repent and break the power of the curse that was placed on your life. Inner Vows and Bitter Judgments are a form of bitterness.


The following is a list of typical inner vows and bitter judgments:

When I grow up, no one will ever tell me what to do.

This book is a 38-page biblical teaching and deliverance workbook that includes two reflection/work pages designed to help readers identify vows, oaths, judgments, and inner agreements they may have made, knowingly or unknowingly.


Examples of Vows:



· I will never trust a man again.

· I will never trust a woman again.

· I will always follow the crowd.

· I will never get married.

· I will never have kids.

· I will never fly on an airplane.

· I will never fall in love again.

· I will never again let anyone hurt me or get close to me.

· I will never be poor.

· I will never again embarrass myself in public.

· I will never speak in public again.

· I will never go to church when I am grown up.

· I will never be strict with my kids.

· I will never trust God again

· I don't matter.

· I'm not good enough.

· What's the use in trying.

· I'll never be good enough.

· I'm an outcast.

· I'll just pretend

· It doesn't hurt, and go on.

· Nobody will believe me.

· No one will hear my heart, listen to, validate, or acknowledge me.

· Emotions don't matter.

· Feelings should not be expressed

· It is not OK to play or be playful.

· I don't have time for emotions.

· I can't access my emotions.

· I won't access my emotions because it is too painful and unsafe.

· Emotions can't be trusted.

· Keep the peace at any price.

· I'm supposed to save this marriage.

· I've got to be king.

· I'm just a doormat.

· I'm a victim.

· I have to be good.

· I'm depressed.

· It's just so hard (self-pity).

· Men don't cry.

· Men don't hug.

· Nothing is true; everything is permissible. (Situation Ethics)

· You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

· I have to take care of everything, and I don't have time to take care of myself.

· I won't be like my (mother/father).

· You always hurt the one you love.

· I'm not going to change.

· I can't change.

· I've always been like this.

· If you trust anyone, they'll hurt you.

· If anyone says they love you, they won't be trusted.

· God does not love. He hates and uses people, and so does your dad.

· No matter what I do, they're going to violate my boundaries.

· I'm not allowed to have boundaries. Also, the expectation that I wouldn't have any boundaries wouldn't be honored.

· I'll just suck it up and go on.

· It's my fault.

· I'm worthless.

· I'd better be perfect, or they won't like me.

· Everyone gets what he or she wants; I never get what I want. When is it going to be my turn?

· I'm defective.

· What's wrong with me?

· I have no control over it. (my circumstances)

· It's OK to hurt me because I deserve it.

· No one is going to hurt me again/twice.

· I'll never be hurt by a man/woman again.

· I'm not going to give anyone another chance.

· I'd better look good.

· I don't want to respond to the emotional needs of others.

· I'm not able to respond to the emotional needs of others.

· I don't want boundaries; they are a fence.

· Men have to be tough.

· Men have to be strong.

· I am unclean.

· Time heals all wounds.

· It's just not for me.

· I'm not going to have my turn.

· People always take advantage of me.

· I'm a bad seed.

· I have bad blood.

· I've always done it this way.

· This is the way it’s always been.

· If you remember, you will die.

· If you remember, your family will die.

· You can never tolerate the truth; it Is too painful.

· If you hug anyone, they'll hurt you really bad.

· If you love anyone, they'll crush your heart or be killed.

· There's no God.

· Children are to be seen and not heard.

· We're dumb and stupid. We'll never amount to anything.

· Women are not good.

· Women are only to be used.

· Women are weak.







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