If we are to bring glory to God, to do that which we were created to do, that which we were predestined to do, that which we were called to do, we must be resolved to battle the sin still within us knowing that the war was won on the cross. When we realize that the greatest joy we can obtain comes from glorifying God we must be determined to fight against any threat to His glorification within us, striving after the joy that comes from kneeling before His throne.
But the battle against sin is not an easy one. To think so is to guarantee defeat. The battle against sin is one that needs preparation, training, learning and action. John Owen wrote in The Mortification of Sin,
Let no man think to kill sin with few, easy, or gentle strokes. He who hath once smitten a serpent, if he follow not on his blow until he be slain, may repent that ever he began the quarrel. And so will he who undertakes to deal with sin, and pursues it not constantly to the death.
In light of this,
Resolution Five.
Resolved, to never act, nor in word or thought, in any manner which does not glorify God. And therefore, to ever fight against sin, declaring war continually each day, in prayer, in scripture, and in the mind, so as to do all that is humanly possible in the fight against the remaining wickedness within and thus glorify Christ.
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Resolution Four.
Resolved, to determine prior to execution how God might be most glorified in every act, in every word and thought, and do that which is determined no matter the cost of one’s self.
Resolution Three.
Resolved, to contemplate the state of my heart daily so that I might live confidently in its destiny.
Resolution Two.
Resolved, to live as if each moment will be my last, and the next will be at His throne.
Resolution One.
Resolved, to live every moment for the glory of God, never compromising for selfish motives, less risky endeavors, or a passive attitude.