Individuals struggling with evil habits must actively engage their own efforts in order to overcome them.
Draft interpretation · MH 174.3
Original passage
The victims of evil habit must be aroused to the necessity of making an effort for themselves. Others may put forth the most earnest endeavor to uplift them, the grace of God may be freely offered, Christ may entreat, His angels may minister; but all will be in vain unless they themselves are roused to fight the battle in their own behalf.
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