Gold Nugget 301 - A Well-Directed Purpose
Physical life is maintained in us by certain natural processes which never cease from the moment of birth to the moment of death. The lungs play always, and the heart beats always. We call these automatic movements, as being not dependent on our volition. They continue when we are fast asleep. But moral and spiritual life rises above mere automatism, and requires for its continuance and growth a succession of moral volitions, a steady and well-directed purpose.
Now, is this state of the will possible? Reason will answer that it is the proper habit of a healthy and vigorous mind. Weak minds are obstinate or fickle; dull minds are stolid and monotonous; but those that are strong and intelligent have a steady moral pulse, a wise tenacity of purpose, and a careful balance of temper and will.
It is the most rational, healthy and happy condition of man to believe firmly what he believes, and to maintain an even tenor of conduct in harmony with his belief.
The Pulpit Commentary, II Corinthians p. 231, II Corinthians 9:8, (D. Fraser)
Gold Nugget 301
A Well-Directed Purpose
