Endeavour Quote by David Brainerd
“First, Resolve upon, and daily endeavour to practise, a life of seriousness and strict sobriety.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Life, 1745
He urges a disciplined, sober lifestyle devoted to spiritual seriousness.
In simple terms: Live seriously and soberly each day.
Key Takeaway
Adopt disciplined, sober habits.
Themes
discipline
sobriety
spirituality
morality
Mood
serious
determined
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- abstinence
- ethical decisions
- habit formation
- spiritual study
Key Concepts
self‑control
devotion
purity
Questions to Reflect On
- Can balance be found between seriousness and joy?
- How does strictness affect relationships?
A Different Perspective
Extreme strictness may alienate others or cause burnout.
