over past experiences.” Rather he wants her and us to be humble, to never forget the magnitude of God’s grace in redeeming us from our sins. Such a sense of our sin further serves to remind us of our constant need to be on guard against the subtle ways sin can creep into our lives and take root in our hearts, especially after our conversion. So Edwards, echoing Paul’s injunction in Philippians 3:12–14, reminds us to strive earnestly after Christ’s work in our lives. Perhaps one of the letter’s most