The spirit of the gospel is in absolute disagreement with the spirit of the world.
Purity of heart means the control of the imagination and the rigorous care of the affections.
I can't say I'm willing, Lord, but I'm willing to be made willing.
The man who prays grows, and the muscles of the soul swell from this whipcord to iron bands.
The flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh.
If you are not willing to be used by God, ask God to make you willing to be willing.