So back in the day I had a youth group leader named Jamie…he introduced me to a amazing preacher guy named John Piper…Piper turned me on to a theologian stud named Jonathan Edwards. Edwards was hardcore and had a running list of some 70 resolutions.  I mentioned some of the resolutions in the article I wrote for Relevant, but here is the extended list with a little explanation if necessary.

Resolved… to in every way live my life in such a way that these are seen in my life.

…To buy nothing for the sole purpose of convenience (eating out, garage door opener, etc.) or to in any way further (in a worldly sense) my own image (clothes, shoes, hair, car).

…To in no way let my “rules” infringe on another’s well being, or cause them to judge, or create a stumbling block for them. (not eating out, cause I don’t want to)

…Never to willingly put myself in a place of great temptation, to be careful to weigh the reasons to be in that place.

…To not let Satan use the last resolve to keep me from bringing God’s truth to anyone, of filling God’s purpose anywhere.

…To make full use of every minute of time as it were my last, and to analyze this time use often.

…To daily each morning come to God and bask in his grace for another day before me, to enjoy Him and his work on this earth.

…Not to allow fear of man to keep me from any task.

Stay tuned for part II.