6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
Became would suggest a process. Were suggests a state.
Were entirely ready: this is less a Step to take and more a fact to observe.
The first five steps render me in a position where this is true.
The actual taking of the step is checking whether this is indeed true.
If it is not, there's a simple remedy: we ask God to help us be willing.
It is up to me to be willing. God can provide assistance, but the initiative is mine.
God will not make me willing against my will.
I must therefore be willing to be willing.
This means taking sides against my character defects, not defending them.