This may be my personal favorite to date. To be so aware of your own sin and downfalls, to realize the when and where of your depravity is truly the mark of God’s beloved.
Resolved, Frequently to take some deliberate action, which seems most unlikely to be done, for the glory of God...
Resolved, To endeavour to obtain for myself as much happiness in the other world as I possibly can, with all the power, might, vigour, and vehemence, ...
Jonathan Edwards #21 Resolved, Never to do any thing, which if I should see in another, I should count a just occasion to despise him for, or to think ...
Jonathan Edwards #20 Resolved, To maintain the strictest temperance in eating and drinking. And this is coming from a guy who did not have to deal with the temptations of ...
Jonathan Edwards’ Resolution #18 Resolved, Never to do any thing, which I should be afraid to do, if I expected it would not be above an hour before I should ...
Jonathan Edwards’ Resolution #18 Resolved, To live so, at all times, as I think is best in my most devout frames, and when I have the clearest notions of the ...
Jonathan Edwards’ Resolution #17 Resolved, That I will live so, as I shall wish I had done when I come to die. In other words: live life with no regrets. ...