It is the Spirit alone that can mortify sin; he is…
“It is the Spirit alone that can mortify sin; he is promised to do it, and all other means without him are empty and vain. How shall he, then, mortify sin that has not the Spirit? A man may easier see without eyes, speak without a tongue, than truly mortify one sin without the Spirit.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Only the Holy Spirit can truly overcome sin; human effort alone is futile without divine aid.
In simple terms: Spirit needed to defeat sin.
Rely on the Spirit for moral victory.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal repentance
- spiritual counseling
- church teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one discern the Spirit’s work in moral struggle?
- What practices nurture dependence on the Spirit?