In general we are obliged to be much more occupied with the details of the Christian life than with the great principles of this life. God is patient, but it is sorrowful that the state of the church should be such. Because of the lack of spirituality, the Spirit cannot go on to unfold the riches of the thoughts of Jesus; He is then forced to be occupied with the walk, that the gospel may not be dishonored. The understanding of the counsels of God depends on the faithfulness of the walk, and what will be the consequence of this faithful walk? It will be a state of struggle with all, especially with all that brings in the principles of Judaism. In the actual state in which the world is, opposition will always be shown against the one who is faithful, and the fact of having more light excites opposition even with Christians. (Paul is a striking example of it.)
J. N. Darby