or desires (cf. Ezek. 13:3), mind (Ps. 77:6), will (cf. Prov. 16:32), and motives (cf. 2 Chr 36:22).40 The plural, paralleling “ways,” denotes that the complex patterns of behavior depend on complex motives. The disciple should evaluate his motives and conduct against God’s revealed standards and not absolutize his own estimation of them (cf. 12:15a; cf. 14:12 [= 16:25]). Nevertheless, since the final verdict as to their purity belongs to the LORD, not the doer, the disciple must not praise himself
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