Paul knew that his warfare against evil would not end so long as life should last. Ever he realized the need of putting a strict guard upon himself, that earthly desires might not overcome spiritual zeal. With all his power he continued to strive against natural inclinations. Ever he kept before him the ideal to be attained, and this ideal he strove to reach by willing obedience to the law of God. His 315 words, his practices, his passions--all were brought under the control of the Spirit of God.

Paulus vidste, at hans kamp mod det onde ville vare ved, så længe han levede. Han var altid klar over nødvendigheden af at være på vagt overfor sig selv, så jordiske ønsker ikke skulle få overhånd over åndelig iver. Af al sin kraft vedblev han med at kæmpe mod sine naturlige tilbøjeligheder. Altid så han for sig det ideal, han skulle nå og dette ideal stræbte han imod ved villig lydighed mod Guds bud. Hans ord, hans handlinger, hans længsler, alt var bragt ind under Guds Ånds magt.