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.
Eternity is at stake.
Hours, days are lost. Heartless wishes will not give life. The halting step will not bring us to God. A few minutes' cold prayers will not seize the prize. To expect the blessing without diligence is delusion.