Resolution #70

"Let there be something of benevolence, in all that I speak, RESOLVED."

- Jonathan Edwards

Resolution #69

"Resolved, always to do that, which I shall wish I had done when I see others do it."

- Jonathan Edwards

This is the second to last of Jonathan Edwards' seventy resolutions. Next time, we will finish with the last one and I will continue posting quotes once a day pertaining to strengthening and encouraging the brethren. Thanks for continuing steadfastly in reading one resolution a day from Jonathan Edwards. I hope and pray that you were greatly encouraged by the faithfulness and godliness of this young man. :)

Resolution #68

"Resolved, to confess frankly to myself all that which I find in myself, either infirmity or sin; and, if it be what concerns religion, also to confess the whole case to God, and implore needed help."

- Jonathan Edwards

Resolution #67

"Resolved, after afflictions, to inquire, what I am the better for them, what am I the better for them, and what I might have got by them."

- Jonathan Edwards

Resolution #66

"Resolved, that I will endeavor always to keep a benign aspect, and air of acting and speaking in all places, and in all companies, except it should so happen that duty requires otherwise."

- Jonathan Edwards

Resolution #65

"Resolved, very much to exercise myself in this, all my life long, viz. with the greatest openness, of which I am capable of, to declare my ways to God, and lay open my soul to him: all my sins, temptations, difficulties, sorrows, fears, hopes, desires, and everything, and every circumstance; according to Dr. Manton's 27th sermon on Psalm 119."

- Jonathan Edwards

Resolution #64

"Resolved, when I find those groanings which cannot be uttered (Romans 8:26), of which the Apostle speaks, and those breakings of soul for the longing it hath, of which the Psalmist speaks, Psalm 119:20, that I will promote them to the utmost of my power, and that I will not be weary of earnestly endeavoring to vent my desires, nor of the repetitions of such earnestness."

- Jonathan Edwards

Resolution #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."

- Jonathan Edwards

Resolution #62

"Resolved, never to do anything but duty, and then according to Ephesians 6:6-8, to do it willingly and cheerfully as unto the Lord, and not to man: knowing that whatever good thing any man doth, the same shall he receive of the Lord."

- Jonathan Edwards

Resolution #61

"Resolved, that I will not give way to that listlessness which I find unbends and relaxes my mind from being fully and fixedly set on religion, whatever excuse I may have for it- that what my listlessness inclines me to do, is best to be done, etc."

- Jonathan Edwards

Resolution #60

"Resolved, whenever my feelings begin to appear in the least out of order, when I am conscious of the least uneasiness within, or the least irregularity without, I will then subject myself to the strictest examination."

- Jonathan Edwards

Resolution #59

"Resolved, when I am most conscious of provocations to ill nature and anger, that I will strive most to feel and act good-naturedly; yea, at such times, to manifest good nature, though I think that in other respects it would be disadvantageous, and so as would be imprudent at other times."

- Jonathan Edwards

Resolution #58

"Resolved, not only to refrain from an air of dislike, fretfulness, and anger in conversation, but to exhibit an air of love, cheerfulness, and benignity."

- Jonathan Edwards

Resolution #57

"Resolved, when I fear misfortunes and adversities, to examine whether I have done my duty, and resolve to do it, and let the event be just as providence orders it. I will as far as I can, be concerned about nothing but my duty, and my sin."

- Jonathan Edwards

Resolution #56

"Resolved, never to give over, nor in the least to slacken, my fight with my corruptions, however unsuccessful I may be."

- Jonathan Edwards

Resolution #55

"Resolved, to endeavor to my utmost to act as I can think I should do, if, I had already seen the happiness of heaven, and hell torments."

- Jonathan Edwards

Resolution #54

"Whenever I hear anything spoken in conversation of any person, if I think it would be praiseworthy in me, Resolved to endeavor to imitate it."

- Jonathan Edwards

Resolution #53

"Resolved, to improve every opportunity, when I am in the best and happiest frame of mind, to cast and venture my soul on the Lord Jesus Christ, to trust and confide in him, and consecrate myself wholly to him; that from this I may have assurance of my safety, knowing that I confide in my Redeemer."

- Jonathan Edwards

Resolution #52

"I frequently hear persons in old age, say how they would live, if they were to live their lives over again: Resolved, that I will live just so as I can think I shall wish I had done, supposing I live to an old age."

- Jonathan Edwards

Resolution #51

"Resolved, that I will act so, in every respect, as I think I shall wish I had done, if I should at last be damned."

- Jonathan Edwards