Reading through the chapter, familiar material after many years in holiness churches, I was struck with the phrase “will worship” and the perspective the author pointed out – we worship our willpower.
Paul’s writings [show a] clear theme that was never far from his pen – the strongest self-discipline is of no avail, frankly worthless, in the pursuit of God and the Holy life.

If it’s raining outside and my deepest desire is to get wet, what must I do? Answer: go outside & stand in the rain. Application: God’s pouring the rain, do you wanna get wet or not?