When Jesus was preparing for what was his certain crucifixion, he asked "if Thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but Thine be done." Here is the clearest example of personal sense vs Principle, that personal sentiment that wanted to avoid the painful ordeal, and then the turning to Principle in complete submission, trusting Him with "the bigger picture." As we know, "the bigger picture" turned out to be the most profound influence of one individual on all mankind ever.