Frequently renew settled and holy resolutions. A soldier unresolved to fight may easily be defeated…The weakness of our graces, the strength of our temptations, and the diligence of our spiritual enemies, require strong resolutions.
– Stephen Charnock
as quoted by Bridges, Jerry; The Disciplined of Grace:God’s Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness; NavPress; Colorado Springs; copyright 1994; p. 149