Choices will continually be necessary and -- let us not forget -- possible. Obedience to God is always possible. It is a deadly error to fall into the notion that when feelings are extremely strong we can do nothing but act on them.
The notion that we are driven solely by strong feelings is a dangerous misconception. Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes that regardless of how intense our emotions may be, we still have the ability to make choices, particularly in relation to our obedience to God. This highlights the importance of recognizing that we are not merely slaves to our impulses, but rather empowered to exercise our free will.
In her book "Discipline: The Glad Surrender," Elliot encourages readers to understand that making conscious choices is always within our reach. Rather than succumbing to overwhelming emotions, we can maintain our commitment to faith and obedience, demonstrating that strength lies in discipline and thoughtful decision-making rather than unchecked emotional responses.
