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I am Resolved

Many make New Year’s resolutions. What are we resolved to do? If we are living in sin we need to resolve to die to sin, repent of it, and live for Christ.

What have you resolved in your mind?

In 1896, Palmer Hartsough penned the following words: “I am resolved no longer to linger, charmed by the world’s delight; things that are higher, things that are nobler, these have allured my sight. I am resolved to go to the Savior, leaving my sin and strife; He is the true One, He is the just One, He hath the words of life. I am resolved to follow the Savior, faithful and true each day; heed what He sayeth, do what He willeth, He is the living way. I am resolved to enter the kingdom, leaving the paths of sin; friends may oppose me, foes may beset me, still will I enter in.”

The new year is rapidly approaching, and many will be making New Year’s resolutions. What have we resolved to do? Do you need to make changes and improvements in how your are living in the coming year? As the song suggests, if we are living in sin we need to resolve to die to sin and live for Christ (Romans 6:2, 6; Galatians 2:20; 6:14).

We must be resolved and steadfast in our minds to follow diligently the example Christ set in His life on earth (1 Peter 2:21-24). We must be resolved to listen to Him (Romans 10:17; Acts 17:11) and obey Him (John 14:15; 2 Timothy 2:15). We must be resolved to enter and remain in the kingdom of God (Matthew 5:20; 7:21; 18:3; John 3:5), even though family, friends, or enemies may try to hinder us (Matthew 10:37-38). Be resolved to take action and accept the salvation offered in Christ.