The sluggard desires the gain of diligence, without the diligence that gains. He would be wise without study, and rich without labour. His religion is of the same heartless character. He desires to overcome his bad habits, to enjoy the happiness of God's people. So far well.
Desires are a part of religion.
There can be no attainment without them. Many have not even the desire. They ridicule it as enthusiasm. He would gladly be a Christian, if it cost him no trouble. This is no rare case.