It is not a pleasant feeling when people tell you outright how bad you are, but it is an even worse and more horrible feeling to find yourself listing off the bad things about them in return. And I hate this body because it's just so full of pride. How I hate to be proud and yet I invariably am. Wretched, really, being trapped in this sinful body and being subject to its sundry whims and passions.

But thank God for the Helmet of Salvation, and for the mind of Christ which was given to me when I was saved. By His grace I am able to take all these thoughts captive to obey Christ. It is really difficult, but I know that He shall be pleased with me for seeking to obey Him.