Would this behavior lead anywhere but down...

Would this behavior lead anywhere but down, for the establishment would lose its credibility among the people. There is not a more stabilizing factor than exchanged trust between members of a society. Interpersonal relations would not become stable, nor would trust become manifested in any society unless everyone gave as much importance to their verbal commitments as he does to his official and legal contracts.

For example, a merchant should transfer goods on time to his clients, a borrower should pay his debts to his lenders.. .etc. It is then that disputes can be eliminated, and life can reach its ultimate goal. It is essential for a person to review his capabilities before making any promises, and to refrain from commitments that are…