It is the Spirit alone that can mortify sin; he is promised to do it, and all other means without him are empty and vain. How shall he, then, mortify sin that has not the Spirit? A man may easier see without eyes, speak without a tongue, than truly mortify one sin without the Spirit.

I do not understand how a man can be a true believer, in whom sin is not the greatest burden, sorrow and trouble.

Consider who and what you are; who the Spirit is that is grieved, what he has done for you, what he comes to your soul about, what he has already done in you; and be ashamed. Among those who walk with God, there is no greater motive and incentive unto universal holiness, and the preserving of their hearts and spirits in all purity and cleanness than this: That the blessed Spirit, who has undertaken to dwell in them, is continually considering what they give entertainment in their hearts unto, and rejoices when his temple is kept undefiled.

There is a state of perfect peace with God to be attained under imperfect obedience.

He that loves works out good to those that he loves, as he is able. God's power and will are equal; what He wills He works.

It is often those who are despised and trampled on that bear up the weight of a whole nation.

See in the meantime that your faith brings forth obedience, and God in due time will cause it to bring forth peace.