Paul said, “For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose” (Philippians 2:13). Before we can act we must will. To will means to desire and resolve. When the Holy Spirit shows us our sinfulness, He does not do this to lead us to despair but to lead us to holiness. He does this by creating within us a hatred of our sins and a desire for holiness. Only one who
