Every Monday I'm going to post one of Jonathan Edwards resolutions. He penned these while still a very young man and used them to guide his life. What am I using to guide me, my family, my ministry??
44. Resolved, That no other end but religion shall have any influence at all on any of my actions; and that no action shall be, in the least circumstance, any otherwise than the religious end will carry it. Jan. 12, 1723.
- One cultural thought between Edwards writing this and us reading it is that in his time the word "religion" was synonymous with Christianity. Today it is not. In fact today the word religion has more to do with the mindless repetition of dogma or, perhaps more so, the earning of good standing with the Lord.
- At some point every Christian has to ask the question "How important is this to me?" Will it permeate my life or will it just be a Sunday morning routine.
- Where do you need the light of the gospel to shine in your life this day ?
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