The Illusory Promise of Tomorrow

In today’s world, words denoting delay have taken on a special meaning. When we hear the phrase “come tomorrow,” it gives the impression that it is not about a firm intention but rather a way to avoid accepting responsibility here and now. Often, this phrase serves as a means to postpone an important decision because the person is already internally inclined to refrain from acting at the present moment.

The energy of the word “tomorrow” can inspire hope and create the illusion that all problems will be resolved in the future. However, an analytical look at such speech reveals that a promise made with delay lacks sincerity and often becomes an excuse for inaction. In the end, the promised “tomorrow” may never actually arrive, or circumstances might change so radically that the intended action becomes impossible.

The conclusion here is clear: true intention should be reflected in actions today rather than in waiting for an uncertain future. Let our determination and responsibility ensure that what is important is not postponed but carried out on time and with complete dedication.

Why can the words “come tomorrow” sometimes leave room for doubt and not lead to the expected result?

The words “come tomorrow” are often perceived not as a sincere and resolute intention but as an excuse to delay a decision or action. The provided sources emphasize that this expression functions as a means of postponement when the internal decision to not act here and now has already been made. People uttering these words frequently shift responsibility inwardly, believing that the important matter can be deferred to an indefinite future. This creates doubt regarding the sincerity of the promise, as tomorrow may not come in the way that is expected or circumstances might change so drastically that fulfilling the promise becomes entirely impossible.

Supporting citation(s):
“We hear these words from people: ‘I’ll come tomorrow.’ This is said by someone when a friend calls him; then, either busy with some task or having some other need and unable to leave his home, he responds to the caller by saying: ‘I’ll come tomorrow.’ Christians! Christ calls us to Himself, and continually He calls: ‘Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest’… But many Christians postpone this repentance and, in a way, refuse Christ, saying not with their lips but in their hearts: ‘I’ll come tomorrow.’” (source: 1471_7351.txt)

“All such people say in their hearts: ‘I’ll come tomorrow.’ Says the sinner, the adulterer, and the lover of impurity: ‘I’ll come tomorrow.’ Says the drunkard and the lover of sensual pleasures: ‘I’ll come tomorrow.’ Says the one living in pride, ostentation, and the hustle and bustle of this world: ‘I’ll come tomorrow.’ Says the money lover, the thief, and the plunderer: ‘I’ll come tomorrow.’ Says every sinner who lives in sin and does not seek reformation: ‘I’ll come tomorrow.’ And many postpone their repentance until illness, many until their death. There are some who don’t even think about it. Such people invariably say in their hearts: ‘There is no God.’” (source: 1488_7436.txt)

Thus, when a person says “come tomorrow,” those words may leave room for doubt, as they often foretell the postponement of a decision rather than a full and timely action. The expectation that everything will be resolved tomorrow might end up serving as nothing more than an excuse for inaction, ultimately resulting in the promise remaining unfulfilled.