endless, foolish efforts of poor souls who, being convinced of sin and unable to stand against the power of their convictions, try to suppress sin through countless confusing ways and duties; but all in vain, being strangers to the Holy Spirit. They fight without victory, experience war without peace, and live in slavery all their days. They spend their energy for things that don't satisfy and work hard for things that don't benefit (Isa 55:2).
