Renovation of the Heart, ch. 9

Willard sets his focus on the body.  He spends a considerable amount of space, necessarily, describing why Paul's view of the body is not a brand of gnosticism (though he doesn't use those words).  Willard's concern is that we present our body for instruments of sin rather than of righteousness.  He then turns the focus toward how we can move forward in using our bodies for their intended use by God.  The first step he suggests is offering our entire body part for use in God's kingdom and by His Spirit.  The next step is to no longer idolize the body.  Third is to commit to not misuse the body.  Finally, is to properly use and care for our body.  In a refreshing last comment, he speaks of the importance of Sabbath.