A.W. Tozer emphasizes the disconnect between Christians' emotional appreciation for truth and their reluctance to apply it in practice. He critiques the church for tolerating unscriptural practices and highlights the need for a genuine commitment to Christ that aligns both emotions and actions. Tozer questions whether many believers have truly experienced inward renewal, as they often prefer the comfort of feeling right over the challenge of living right. He warns that merely having a reputation of being alive, as noted in Revelation 3:1, can mask a deeper spiritual deadness.