Since an individual cannot choose spiritual goodness without first accepting new sacred knowledge to truly understand Him, he lacks the moral capacity to please God on his own. Therefore, it is impossible for a person to fully please God through his own efforts. A truly good spiritual choice is initiated by the reborn Spirit, which plants new desires within the individual. The Spirit is often likened to the wind—completely active and unpredictable—so the work of the Spirit within a person’s heart is entirely dynamic. When people accept this divine will, they become completely passive in the process; it is the Spirit that works within them. In this divine work, the old will of man is destroyed; he spiritually dies to his previous self, and through this death, he gains spiritual benefit. The new will that emerges from this process then gives life, transforming the individual from within. The pursuit should be to please oneself in a way that aligns with divine truth. In the realm of existence, everything that exists has a reason for its existence. Created things come from an eternal desire—an inherent longing that gives them purpose. Therefore, perfect balance or equilibrium in desires and choices is impossible because desires always exist and influence decisions. If the will simply leads to choices, then each choice is a continuation of the previous one, creating a chain of decisions influenced by prior actions. Such a process might be seen as the natural progression of decision-making, but if the only reason for choosing is the self-determined will, then existence itself appears to lack ultimate purpose or reason. We face various trials, and our perceptions of these challenges—whether visual or experiential—are purposeful. It’s important to recognize that our spiritual adversary is not solely within us; external influences also threaten our faith. When our mental clarity becomes painful or clouded, we must remain complete in our understanding and trust in divine reason. This enables us to pass these tests and withstand opposition, even when the reasons behind such opposition are not fully clear to us. Because we view these experiences from a limited perspective, only God possesses the divine power and insight to arrange all these circumstances into perfect order. This divine orchestration makes our spiritual journey more complex and difficult than we might initially believe. In summary, true spiritual growth depends on divine grace, the destruction of the old self, and the acceptance of a new divine will. Our choices are influenced by desires rooted in divine purpose, and while our reasoning plays a role, it is ultimately guided by the Spirit. We are involved in a process that is both passive and active—passive in our receptivity, active in divine work—and this divine activity is designed to bring us into perfect harmony with God's eternal plan. The journey is challenging and often beyond our understanding, but trust in God's sovereignty and grace sustains us through every test and trial. However, because desires precede choices, the state of the soul influences the decisions made. When we choose between different objects or options, we often rely on reasoning to determine which is better or more pleasing. Yet, ultimately, all these processes are interconnected through the Spirit. The Spirit guides everything harmoniously—though this is not about us alone, but about the divine activity within us. The Spirit is entirely passive in its essence—waiting, working silently—yet it is also completely active in effecting change. Although we are strangers in this world, we are also inherently connected to it. Psychological pain and physical strength both serve as tests, each threatening us in different ways. Our original identity is rooted in spiritual death—meaning our former self is disconnected from divine life—and because of this, we cannot directly taste, hear, or touch spiritual reality. It is not enough to merely desire change; not only must the old will be destroyed, but when a new will is accepted, it must be preceded by grace. Grace acts as the divine catalyst that makes all new choices possible. The act of choosing should be done with mental intentionality, but it is grace that underpins this process. Grace is the foundation for all virtues that form our new spiritual identity, guiding us from within.