Chapter 05 · Renovation of the Heart

Transforming the Feelings

Emotions as servants, not masters

Feelings are not to be denied or obeyed — they are to be governed. Formation trains the affections so that love and joy become the deep ambient weather of the soul.

Readings

  • Renovation of the Heart
    Ch. 8: Transforming the Feelings
    ~35 min
  • Psalm 42
    Pray as your own
    ~5 min

Listen & Watch

Willard's own lectures, sermons, and interviews on this chapter's theme — from the wider archive.

Audiobook opens on Spotify — skip to chapter 5.