--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Resolved, never to do any manner of…" description: "\"Resolved, never to do any manner of thing, whether in soul or body, less or more, but what tends to the glory of God; nor be, nor suffer it, if I can a..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c09/jonathan-edwards-770_body_resolved-never-to-do-any-manner-of-thing_2564290.jpg" --- # Resolved, never to do any manner of thing, whether in soul… ![“Resolved, never to do any manner of thing, whether in soul or body, less or more, but what tends to the glory of God; nor be, nor suffer it, if I can avoid it.” quote by Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c09/jonathan-edwards-770_body_resolved-never-to-do-any-manner-of-thing_2564290.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c09/jonathan-edwards-770_body_resolved-never-to-do-any-manner-of-thing_2564290.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c09/jonathan-edwards-770_body_resolved-never-to-do-any-manner-of-thing_2564290.jpg) > “Resolved, never to do any manner of thing, whether in soul or body, less or more, but what tends to the glory of God; nor be, nor suffer it, if I can avoid it.” [Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jonathan-edwards/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Avoid actions that do not honor God, even if they seem minor, because all deeds affect His glory. **In simple terms:** Do not do anything that dishonors God. Key Takeaway Seek to align every action with divine purpose. Themes piety self‑control spirituality Mood reflective devout Type ethical spiritual When to use this quote - personal decisions - workplace ethics - social interactions - public service Key Concepts theology moral philosophy Questions to Reflect On - What daily habits might compromise your spiritual integrity? - How can you test whether an action glorifies God? 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