motives

  • In a Spiritual Rut? Explore What Ignited You Before Your Zeal Went Stale

    In a Spiritual Rut? Explore What Ignited You Before Your Zeal Went Stale

    This resolution speaks directly to being in a spiritual rut. Further, it points to our recurring need for revival of personal dedication and zeal. While reflecting on Edwards 42nd resolution, my own testimony came to mind. Something else that stands out about this resolution is that Edwards notes a date in it. That date…

  • Why We Sin and What Can We Do About It?

    Why We Sin and What Can We Do About It?

    The inquiry into why we sin has to be one of the most asked questions of all time. And that is probably true of both believers and non-believers. Though the latter may not ask specifically why we sin, they probably wonder why we do bad things. Jonathan Edwards definitely asked this often. And then…

  • Resolve to Have Personal Accountability in Life

    Resolve to Have Personal Accountability in Life

    There often seems to be a lacking of personal accountability in our world. In fact, it seems like personal accountability is a dying skill, much like cursive and Latin. That’s why I love that Edwards built personal accountability into his 23rd resolution. And I don’t think it’s any coincidence that he chose his fourth…