"一个真正忠诚的基督徒不会把过圣洁生活当作偶然的事情。就像士兵的职责是战斗一样，他最关心的就是这个。真正的基督徒是基督的士兵，他认为对抗世界、肉体和魔鬼这些灵魂的敌人是他不可推卸的责任。"
— Jonathan Edwards
Simplified Meaning:
Living a good and holy life isn't something a sincere Christian does by chance; it’s something they focus on purposefully. Imagine a soldier whose main job is to fight. Just like that soldier is always ready for battle and takes his duties seriously, a devoted Christian sees it as their main responsibility to live righteously and resist temptations. This means constantly being aware of things that can lead them away from their faith, like bad influences in the world, personal desires that aren't good for them, and harmful actions. For example, if someone offers them to do something wrong, such as lying or being selfish, they understand it's their job to resist and choose the right path. By being vigilant and intentional about their actions, they aim to stay true to their beliefs and live according to their faith every day.
