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“If our principal treasure be as we profess, in things spiritual and heavenly, and woe unto us if it be not so! on them will our affections, and consequently our desires and thoughts, be principally fixed.” quote by John Owen
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“If our principal treasure be as we profess, in things spiritual and heavenly, and woe unto us if it be not so! on them will our affections, and consequently our desires and thoughts, be principally fixed.”

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.

Emphasizes that true treasure lies in spiritual devotion, shaping affections, desires, and thoughts toward heavenly matters.

In simple terms: Spiritual focus directs inner life.

Key Takeaway

Align priorities with spiritual values.

Themes

spirituality values inner life

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • prayer
  • ethical living

Key Concepts

devotion heart theology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What spiritual treasures guide you?
  • How do your desires reflect your values?
A Different Perspective

May be seen as overly religious for secular audiences.

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