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??
63. On the supposition, that there never was to be but one individual in
the world, at any one time, who was properly a complete Christian, in
all respects of a right stamp, having Christianity always shining in its
true luster, and appearing excellent and lovely, from whatever part and
under whatever character viewed: Resolved, to act just as I would do,
if I strove with all my might to be that one, who should live in my time.Jan.14′ and July ’3′ 1723
- How much does your life resemble Jesus, the one true Christian's?
- Edwards supposition is faulty because Christianity is not measured on what we do or what we don't do. (Thank God) It's an all or nothing. You either are found in God's grace through Jesus Christ or are found in Adam and under the law.
- For me this resolution is not so much about identity as it is about permission. Do we give ourselves permission to allow the Holy Spirit to work through us and make us into the people he desires us to be?
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