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“Consider who and what you are; who the Spirit is that is grieved, what he has done for you, what he comes to your soul about, what he has already done in you; and be ashamed. Among those who walk with God, there is no greater motive and incentive unto universal holiness, and the preserving of…” quote by John Owen
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“Consider who and what you are; who the Spirit is that is grieved, what he has done for you, what he comes to your soul about, what he has already done in you; and be ashamed. Among those who walk with God, there is no greater motive and incentive unto universal holiness, and the preserving of their hearts and spirits in all purity and cleanness than this: That the blessed Spirit, who has undertaken to dwell in them, is continually considering what they give entertainment in their hearts unto, and rejoices when his temple is kept undefiled.”

John Owen

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Calls for humility and gratitude, recognizing the Holy Spirit’s work within and urging purity of heart.

In simple terms: Be humble, grateful, and pure.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate a pure heart and thank the Spirit.

Themes

humility gratitude spiritual purity

Mood

reflective reverent

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • church fellowship
  • spiritual counseling
  • ethical decision‑making

Key Concepts

theology inner transformation devotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you honor the Spirit’s presence?
  • What practices keep your heart undefiled?
A Different Perspective

May be interpreted as legalistic or overly introspective.

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