Are you making a New Year's resolution?

Jonathan Edwards was famous for his “resolved” statements. But, on the “vow” end of things, Solomon warns us about making vows we don’t keep: “It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay” (Ecclesiastes 5:5, ESV).

James 4:13-15 admonishes us:

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Are you planning on making a New Year's Resolution (or aim at a particularly specific goal) this year?

Please don’t get caught up on the word “resolution.”: We do not mean a vow or promise, and we are not “trusting in the flesh” by using the term. Think, instead, of a specific practice, habit, or goal you are going to aim toward.

Unfortunately, these polls are not set up for more than one answer, so, if you can, make the choice that will get a special emphasis this year.

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Are You Making A New Year's Resolution This Year?

New Year’s resolution — an old tradition some engage in and others not. What about you? Making a resolution this year? If so, what?

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Are You Making A New Year’s Resolution This Year?

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